Safran (XSWX:SAF) Net Cash per Share: CHF-100.35 (As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:SAF Safran SA XSWX:SAF
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What is Safran Net Cash per Share?

Safran XSWX:SAF 93 Net Cash per Share is CHF-100.35 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SAF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF252.53. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 73 Aerospace & Defense companies, Safran ranks worse than 1369861.64% on this metric.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Safran's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-100.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Safran's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:SAF's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 14.53
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

Safran  (XSWX:SAF) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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Safran Net Cash per Share Related Terms


Safran Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Safran'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.

Safran Net Cash per Share Chart

Safran Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -57.36 -68.54 -73.08 -85.61 -89.69

Safran Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Net Cash per Share 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 -82.10 -85.61 -80.10 -89.69 -100.35

XSWX:SAF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Safran'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.


Safran Price-to-Net-Cash vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Safran's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Safran's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.


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Safran Net Cash per Share Calculation

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.

Safran's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(6442.386-43253.754-580.412)/416.914
=-89.69

Safran's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(6176.158-47201.98-573.691)/414.544
=-100.35

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of CHF-100.35 mean?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a Net Cash per Share of CHF-100.35 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 Safran and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #999999 out of 73 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Safran's Net Cash per Share too high?
Safran's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-100.35. Based on the distribution chart, Safran ranks #999999 out of 73 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Safran has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safran's Net Cash per Share compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #999999 out of 73 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Safran in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 14.53. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Aerospace & Defense companies is 14.53, based on 73 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 Safran and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 14.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safran's current Net Cash per Share is CHF-100.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safran stock overvalued right now?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a current Net Cash per Share of CHF-100.35. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF252.53, compared to a current price of CHF292.50 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is CHF-100.35. Safran's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF), the current Net Cash per Share is CHF-100.35 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF292.50 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF252.53.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SAF:

  • Net Cash per Share: CHF-100.35
  • GF Value™: CHF252.53 vs. price of CHF292.50 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Safran Business Description

Address 2, boulevard du General-Martial-Valin, Paris, FRA, 75015
Safran is a key player in the global commercial and military aerospace propulsion and equipment sectors. The group has three reportable segments: aerospace propulsion (commercial and military aircraft engines and spare parts); aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems (diversified business supplying components ranging from landing gear to avionics); and aircraft interiors (seats, cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems). Safran is a partner to the CFM joint venture with GE Aviation, which produces narrow-body engines.
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