CHEAF (China Eastern Airlines) Ending Cash Position: $1,754 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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CHEAF China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd CHEAF
52 GF Score
Price $0.40
GF Value $0.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is China Eastern Airlines Ending Cash Position?

China Eastern Airlines CHEAF 52 Ending Cash Position is $1,754 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

China Eastern Airlines's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,754 Mil.

China Eastern Airlines's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 ($669 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,017 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($1,017 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,754 Mil).

China Eastern Airlines's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 ($1,661 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($559 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($559 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,017 Mil).

China Eastern Airlines Ending Cash Position Related Terms

China Eastern Airlines Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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China Eastern Airlines Ending Cash Position Chart

China Eastern Airlines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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China Eastern Airlines Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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China Eastern Airlines 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.

China Eastern Airlines's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=578.146+439.005
=1,017

China Eastern Airlines's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=1039.45+714.297
=1,754

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of $1,754 Mil mean?
China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a Ending Cash Position of $1,754 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors.
Is China Eastern Airlines' Ending Cash Position too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current Ending Cash Position is $1,754 Mil. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' Ending Cash Position compare to DAL and UAL?
China Eastern Airlines' Ending Cash Position of $1,754 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 a Transportation company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Transportation 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 China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. China Eastern Airlines's current Ending Cash Position is $1,754 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.64, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $1,754 Mil. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current Ending Cash Position is $1,754 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.64. GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHEAF:

  • Ending Cash Position: $1,754 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.64 vs. price of $0.40 (37.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Eastern Airlines Business Description

Address 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201100
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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