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The historical rank and industry rank for Galenica's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GALE's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Medical Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 3.39 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Galenica (XSWX:GALE) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Galenica Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Galenica Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galenica's Net Cash per Share 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.
XSWX:GALE vs MCK, COR, CAH: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Galenica's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Galenica Price-to-Net-Cash vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Galenica's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galenica's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Galenica's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Galenica (XSWX:GALE) has a Net Cash per Share of CHF-37.59 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Galenica and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Galenica ranks #999999 out of 5 companies in the Medical Distribution industry.
Is Galenica's Net Cash per Share too high?
Galenica's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-37.59. Based on the distribution chart, Galenica ranks #999999 out of 5 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Galenica has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galenica's Net Cash per Share compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Galenica ranks #999999 out of 5 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Galenica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 3.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Medical Distribution company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Medical Distribution companies is 3.39, based on 5 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Galenica and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galenica's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-37.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galenica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica (XSWX:GALE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF87.63, compared to a current price of CHF82.70 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is CHF-37.59. Galenica's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Galenica (XSWX:GALE), the current Net Cash per Share is CHF-37.59 as of Jun. 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 Galenica (XSWX:GALE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galenica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF82.70 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF87.63.
GuruFocus considers Galenica to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GALE:
Net Cash per Share: CHF-37.59
GF Value™: CHF87.63 vs. price of CHF82.70 (5.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GALE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galenica Ltd is an integrated healthcare service provider in Switzerland. The business is operated from two segments Products & Care and Logistics & IT. The Products & Care segment comprises the Retail business area with offerings for patients and end customers and the Professionals business area with offerings for business customers and partners in the healthcare sector. The Logistics & IT segment comprises the two sectors Wholesale and Logistics & IT Services. These provide services for all those involved in the healthcare sector - pharmacies, drugstores, doctors, hospitals and care homes, partners, and suppliers. Geographically, it operates in Switzerland and Other Countries.
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