ACAGF (Arcandor AG) Marketable Securities: $1,586 Mil (As of Sep. 2008)

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 Arcandor AG Marketable Securities?

Arcandor AG ACAGF Marketable Securities is $1,586 Mil as of Sep. 2008.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. Arcandor AG's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2008 was $1,586 Mil.

Arcandor AG's annual Marketable Securities increased from Dec. 2006 ($0 Mil) to Sep. 2007 ($1,523 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2007 ($1,523 Mil) to Sep. 2008 ($1,586 Mil).

Arcandor AG  (OTCPK:ACAGF) Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable Securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

Please note, GuruFocus' Marketable Securities also includes "Other Short Term Investment".

Arcandor AG Marketable Securities Related Terms

Arcandor AG Marketable Securities Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Arcandor AG's Marketable Securities 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.

Arcandor AG Marketable Securities Chart

Arcandor AG Annual Data
Trend Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Sep07 Sep08
Marketable Securities
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,522.53 1,586.25

Arcandor AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Sep08
Marketable Securities Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,586.25

Arcandor AG Marketable Securities Calculation

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Marketable Securities →
What does a Marketable Securities of $1,586 Mil mean?
Arcandor AG (ACAGF) has a Marketable Securities of $1,586 Mil as of Sep. 2008. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Arcandor AG and its competitors.
Is Arcandor AG's Marketable Securities too high?
Arcandor AG's current Marketable Securities is $1,586 Mil.
How does Arcandor AG's Marketable Securities compare to ?
Arcandor AG's Marketable Securities of $1,586 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Marketable Securities for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Marketable Securities 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 Marketable Securities mean?
A high Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on Arcandor AG and its competitors. Arcandor AG's current Marketable Securities is $1,586 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcandor AG stock overvalued right now?
Arcandor AG (ACAGF) has a current Marketable Securities of $1,586 Mil. The current Marketable Securities is $1,586 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Marketable Securities calculated?
Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arcandor AG (ACAGF), the current Marketable Securities is $1,586 Mil as of Sep. 2008. 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.

Arcandor AG Business Description

Comparable Companies
Address Arcandor AG, Theodor-althoff-strac E 2, Essen, DEU, 45133
Arcandor AG is in insolvency. Arcandor was a German handels and tourism company, with the divisions Karstadt, mail-order operation (Primondo) and Thomas Cook.