Cash At End Of Period (Historical) Formula in Excel

Understanding Cash At End Of Period (Historical)

The Cash At End Of Period (Historical) formula in Excel with MarketXLS retrieves the amount of cash a company holds at the end of a specified financial period. This function is especially useful for analyzing a company’s liquidity position over different quarters or years. By leveraging MarketXLS data, you can effortlessly keep track of historical cash amounts for equities, indices, and more.

Key benefits:

• Quickly retrieve historical cash values for financial analysis.
• Compare changes in the company’s liquid assets over different periods (annual, quarterly, TTM).
• Integrate into financial dashboards and models to make informed decisions.

When to use:

• Financial statement analysis.
• Trend analysis for liquidity over multiple quarters or years.
• Portfolio valuation and performance tracking.

Syntax and Parameters

Use the following syntax to call the function in Excel:

=hf_Cash_at_End_of_Period(Symbol, Year, [Quarter], [TTM])

?? Note:

• Use special keyword variations like "ly" (last year), "lq" (last quarter), "lt" (last twelve months) to fetch dynamic values without specifying an exact year.
• If the symbol is invalid, the function returns "NA".
• When quarter is left blank, the function defaults to quarter 2 internally.

Return Value:
• A numeric value representing the amount of cash at the end of the specified period.
• Returns "NA" if the data is not found or if the subscription license is not valid.

Examples and Usage

Below are some practical ways to use this formula in Excel:

1. Basic annual cash retrieval for Microsoft:

   =hf_Cash_at_End_of_Period("MSFT", 2022)

   Retrieves the cash amount at the end of the 2022 fiscal year.

2. Quarterly cash retrieval for Microsoft:

   =hf_Cash_at_End_of_Period("MSFT", 2022, 2)

   Retrieves the cash amount at the end of the second quarter of 2022.

3. TTM (Trailing Twelve Months) retrieval:

   =hf_Cash_at_End_of_Period("MSFT", 2022, 3, "TTM")

   Retrieves the trailing twelve months’ cash amount from Q3 of 2022.

4. Using special notation for last quarter (lq):

   =hf_Cash_at_End_of_Period("MSFT", "lq")

   Returns the value for the most recent quarter reported.

5. Going one quarter back (lq-1):

   =hf_Cash_at_End_of_Period("MSFT", "lq-1")

   Retrieves the value for the previous quarter before the last reported.

? Pro Tip:
Combine this function with other MarketXLS historical fundamentals (e.g., hf_Revenue, hf_Gross_Profit) to build a comprehensive financial dashboard.

Common Questions

What does "TTM" mean?

"TTM" stands for Trailing Twelve Months. When using "TTM", the function sums or calculates values over the last four quarters up to the specified period.

Can I use different types of symbols?

Yes. The Symbol parameter accepts:

• Standard stocks, e.g. "MSFT"
• Indices, e.g. "^SPX"
• Options, e.g. "@MSFT 110122C00020000"
• Cryptocurrencies, e.g. "BTCUSD:DEFAULT"

What happens if the data is unavailable?

If the data is not found or the symbol is invalid, the function returns "NA". Ensure that your MarketXLS subscription is active and you’re referencing a valid trading symbol.

Are there performance considerations?

The function fetches data from MarketXLS servers. While queries are generally fast, excessive calls (especially on large spreadsheets) can slightly slow down recalculation. Use strategically or consider caching results in a separate cell if needed.

Is it possible to reference via cell references or date formulas?

This function specifically uses Year and Quarter text or numeric inputs. However, you can still combine cell values or textual operations—for example:

• Direct year from cell A1:

  =hf_Cash_at_End_of_Period("MSFT", A1)

• Using a text reference for quarter in cell B1:

  =hf_Cash_at_End_of_Period("MSFT", 2024, B1)

?? Note: This function does not accept direct date strings for daily or monthly data. It strictly uses year, quarter, or TTM parameters.

By integrating the Cash At End Of Period (Historical) formula into your Excel workflow, you get on-demand, historical insights into companies’ liquidity, allowing deeper financial analysis and trend tracking. For more information on related historical fundamental data, explore other MarketXLS functions like hf_Revenue, hf_Gross_Profit, and more.