Challenger (ASX:CGF) Ending Cash Position: A$755 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:CGF Challenger Ltd ASX:CGF
55 GF Score
Price A$10.67
GF Value A$4.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Challenger Ending Cash Position?

Challenger ASX:CGF +0.09% 55 Ending Cash Position is A$755 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CGF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Challenger's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$755 Mil.

Challenger's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2024 (A$557 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$650 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 (A$650 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$755 Mil).

Challenger's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Jun. 2023 (A$634 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$631 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2024 (A$631 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$650 Mil).

Challenger Ending Cash Position Related Terms

Challenger Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Challenger's Ending Cash Position can be seen below:

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Challenger Ending Cash Position Chart

Challenger Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Ending Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 989.40 733.10 634.20 631.30 650.20

Challenger Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Ending Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 774.40 631.30 556.70 650.20 755.20
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Challenger Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Challenger's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=573.2+77
=650

Challenger's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=650.2+105
=755

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of A$755 Mil mean?
Challenger (ASX:CGF) has a Ending Cash Position of A$755 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Challenger and its competitors.
Is Challenger's Ending Cash Position too high?
Challenger's current Ending Cash Position is A$755 Mil. Overall, Challenger has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Challenger's Ending Cash Position compare to AFL and MET?
Challenger's Ending Cash Position of A$755 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for an Insurance company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Insurance industry context. However, Ending Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Challenger and its competitors. Challenger's current Ending Cash Position is A$755 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Challenger stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Challenger (ASX:CGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.01, compared to a current price of A$10.67 — trading 166.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is A$755 Mil. Challenger's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Challenger (ASX:CGF), the current Ending Cash Position is A$755 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Challenger (ASX:CGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Challenger stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$10.67 is trading 166.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.01. GuruFocus considers Challenger to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CGF:

  • Ending Cash Position: A$755 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$4.01 vs. price of A$10.67 (166.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Challenger Business Description

Address 5 Martin Place, Level 2, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Challenger's core business is selling annuity products in the Australian retirement market and, since November 2016, selling Australian dollar-denominated annuities into Japan's large retirement market. The firm's annuity products provide investors guaranteed regular payments over an agreed term for an upfront lump sum investment and is designed primarily to protect investors from the longevity risk of outliving their savings. Challenger also operates a funds management business, Fidante Partners, which has minority stakes in several boutique global investment managers, and Challenger Investment Management, which primarily manages investments supporting its annuities business.
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