Restricted Cash (Historical)

Returns the amount of cash that is restricted and not available for general corporate use from historical balance sheets.

Parameters

Parameter Required Description
Symbol Yes Stock ticker symbol
Year Yes Fiscal year or period code
Quarter No Calendar quarter 1-4
TTM No Set to "TTM" for trailing twelve months

Notes

  • Restricted cash is typically held as collateral or for specific purposes
  • May include customer deposits, escrow amounts, or regulatory requirements

Examples

=hf_Restricted_cash("AAPL", 2023, 4)
Q4 2023 restricted cash
=hf_Restricted_cash("TSLA", "ly", 2)
Last year Q2
=hf_Restricted_cash(A1, B1, C1)
Cell references

When to Use

  • Analyzing liquidity constraints
  • Understanding cash availability
  • Balance sheet analysis
  • Collateral requirements review

When NOT to Use

Scenario Use Instead
Need total cash hf_Cash_and_equivalents()
Need free cash flow hf_Free_cash_flow()
Need current cash Cash()

Common Issues & FAQ

Q: Why is restricted cash 0 or NA? A: Many companies don't have significant restricted cash. It depends on business model and industry.

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