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IlluminaXSWX:ILMN 76 Net Cash per Share is CHF-14.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ILMN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF107.32. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 59 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Illumina ranks worse than 1694913.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Illumina's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Cash Ratio of Illumina was 396.43. The lowest was 55.31. And the median was 87.86.
XSWX:ILMN's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Industry Median: 8.54 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Illumina Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Illumina Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Illumina'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:ILMN vs MTD, DGX, LH: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Illumina'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.
Illumina Price-to-Net-Cash vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Illumina's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Illumina'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.
Illumina'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.
Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) has a Net Cash per Share of CHF-14.00 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 Illumina and its competitors. Over the past decade, Illumina's Net Cash per Share has ranged from 55.31 to 396.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Illumina ranks #999999 out of 59 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Is Illumina's Net Cash per Share too high?
Illumina's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-14.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.31 to a high of 396.43. Based on the distribution chart, Illumina ranks #999999 out of 59 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Illumina has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illumina's Net Cash per Share compare to MTD and DGX?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Illumina ranks #999999 out of 59 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Illumina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.54. Historically, Illumina's own Net Cash per Share has ranged from 55.31 to 396.43 over the past decade. 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 Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 8.54, based on 59 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 Illumina and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 8.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Illumina's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-14.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illumina stock overvalued right now?
Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) has a current Net Cash per Share of CHF-14.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF107.32, compared to a current price of CHF155.14 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is CHF-14.00. Illumina's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs 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 Illumina (XSWX:ILMN), the current Net Cash per Share is CHF-14.00 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 Illumina (XSWX:ILMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF155.14 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF107.32.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ILMN:
Net Cash per Share: CHF-14.00
GF Value™: CHF107.32 vs. price of CHF155.14 (44.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ILMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Illumina provides tools and services to analyze genetic material with life science and clinical lab applications. The company generates over 90% of its revenue from sequencing instruments, consumables, and services. Illumina's high-throughput technology enables whole genome sequencing in humans and other large organisms. Its lower throughput tools enable applications that require smaller data outputs, such as viral and cancer tumor screening. Illumina also sells microarrays (9% of 2024 sales) that enable lower-cost, focused genetic screening with primarily consumer and agricultural applications.
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