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The historical rank and industry rank for Jenoptik AG's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:JEN's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 9.675 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Jenoptik AG Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Jenoptik AG Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jenoptik AG'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:JEN vs APH, GLW, TEL: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Jenoptik AG'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.
Jenoptik AG Price-to-Net-Cash vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Jenoptik AG's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jenoptik AG'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.
Jenoptik AG'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.
Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) has a Net Cash per Share of CHF-9.74 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 Jenoptik AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Jenoptik AG ranks #999999 out of 574 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Jenoptik AG's Net Cash per Share too high?
Jenoptik AG's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-9.74. Based on the distribution chart, Jenoptik AG ranks #999999 out of 574 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jenoptik AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jenoptik AG's Net Cash per Share compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Jenoptik AG ranks #999999 out of 574 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Jenoptik AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 9.68. 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 Hardware company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Hardware companies is 9.68, based on 574 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 Jenoptik AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 9.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jenoptik AG's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-9.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jenoptik AG stock overvalued right now?
Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) has a current Net Cash per Share of CHF-9.74. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF23.94, compared to a current price of CHF37.18 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is CHF-9.74. Jenoptik AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN), the current Net Cash per Share is CHF-9.74 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 Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jenoptik AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF37.18 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF23.94.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:JEN:
Net Cash per Share: CHF-9.74
GF Value™: CHF23.94 vs. price of CHF37.18 (55.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:JEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jenoptik AG is a Germany-based company that manufactures and distributes optical technology products to the semiconductor equipment, automotive, medical technology, defense, security, and aviation industries. Its products include optoelectronic systems, power supply, and drive systems, industrial metrology, camera and camera modules, laser technology, light-emitting diode technology, aviation systems, and traffic safety systems. The company's operating segments are; Photonic Solutions which generates key revenue, Smart Mobility Solutions, and Non-Photonic portfolio and others.
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