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Applus Services (XMAD:APPS) Cash And Cash Equivalents : €204 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Applus Services Cash And Cash Equivalents?

Applus Services's quarterly cash and cash equivalents declined from Dec. 2022 (€183.01 Mil) to Jun. 2023 (€174.58 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2023 (€174.58 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€203.55 Mil).

Applus Services's annual cash and cash equivalents increased from Dec. 2021 (€176.54 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€183.01 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (€183.01 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€203.55 Mil).


Applus Services Cash And Cash Equivalents Historical Data

The historical data trend for Applus Services's Cash And Cash Equivalents can be seen below:

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Applus Services Cash And Cash Equivalents Chart

Applus Services Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cash And Cash Equivalents
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 145.16 189.47 176.54 183.01 203.55

Applus Services Semi-Annual Data
Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
Cash And Cash Equivalents 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 176.54 165.04 183.01 174.58 203.55

Applus Services Cash And Cash Equivalents Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.


Applus Services  (XMAD:APPS) Cash And Cash Equivalents Explanation

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.


Be Aware

Depreciation estimates make the calculation of net income susceptible to management's accounting choices. These choices can be either overly aggressive or overly conservative.


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Applus Services (XMAD:APPS) Business Description

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C/ Campezo n 1, Parque Empresarial Las Mercedes, Edificio 3, Madrid, ESP, 28022
Applus Services SA is a Spain-based company that provides testing, inspection and certification services. The company operates through four divisions. The energy and industry division, which accounts for the majority of revenue, is primarily engaged in industrial and environmental inspection, technical assistance, technical staffing, and others. The automotive division conducts statutory vehicle inspection services for safety and emissions. The IDIADA division provides vehicle proving ground, engineering, design and other services. The laboratories division conducts product testing and certification services for laboratories. Europe, North America, Asia Pacific are the three biggest markets for the company.

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