Gemfields (LSE:GEMA) Ending Cash Position: £9.87 Mil (As of Dec. 2016)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

What is Gemfields Ending Cash Position?

Gemfields LSE:GEMA Ending Cash Position is £9.87 Mil as of Dec. 2016. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Gemfields's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was £9.87 Mil.

Gemfields's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2015 (£16.62 Mil) to Jun. 2016 (£29.20 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2016 (£29.20 Mil) to Dec. 2016 (£9.87 Mil).

Gemfields's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Jun. 2014 (£21.77 Mil) to Jun. 2015 (£17.96 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2015 (£17.96 Mil) to Jun. 2016 (£29.20 Mil).

Gemfields Ending Cash Position Related Terms

Gemfields Ending Cash Position Historical Data

* Premium members only.

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

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Gemfields Ending Cash Position Chart

Gemfields Annual Data
Trend Jun07 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16
Ending Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.62 7.24 21.77 17.96 29.20

Gemfields Semi-Annual Data
Jun07 Dec07 Jun08 Dec08 Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16
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 31.75 17.96 16.62 29.20 9.87

Gemfields 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.

Gemfields's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=19.692+9.507
=29.20

Gemfields's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=33.223+-23.351
=9.87

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of £9.87 Mil mean?
Gemfields (LSE:GEMA) has a Ending Cash Position of £9.87 Mil as of Dec. 2016. 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 Gemfields and its competitors.
Is Gemfields' Ending Cash Position too high?
Gemfields' current Ending Cash Position is £9.87 Mil.
How does Gemfields' Ending Cash Position compare to competitors?
Gemfields' Ending Cash Position of £9.87 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Gemfields and its competitors. Gemfields's current Ending Cash Position is £9.87 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gemfields stock overvalued right now?
Gemfields (LSE:GEMA) has a current Ending Cash Position of £9.87 Mil. The current Ending Cash Position is £9.87 Mil. 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 Gemfields (LSE:GEMA), the current Ending Cash Position is £9.87 Mil as of Dec. 2016. 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.

Gemfields Business Description

Address St Julian’s Avenue, Royal Chambers, PO Box 186, Saint Peter Port, GGY, W1S 2HR
Gemfields PLC is a supplier of colored gemstones specializing in emeralds and amethysts from Zambia and rubies from Mozambique. The company's assets include Kagem emerald mine, Montepuez ruby mine, Kariba amethyst mine, Faberge, and it also has emerald, sapphire and ruby exploration projects at Colombia, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. Its segments consist of Zambia, Mozambique, United Kingdom, Faberge, and others. The company earns the majority of the revenue from the sale of rough and cut and polished gemstones as well as wholesale and retail sales of the gemstones and jewelry in the Faberge business.