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Vasta Platform Limited

Vasta Platform Limited

VSTANASDAQConsumer Defensive
$4.90
$-0.08(-1.61%)
Market Cap$394001915
P/E Ratio
52W High$5.488
52W Low$2.55

Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

VSTA · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2024

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$195.8M -42.7% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2024 · Reported in BRL
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$84.5M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$111.3M
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
-42.7%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$390.9M
Q3 2025
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in BRL

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2024

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$195.8MCash on Hand
Total Debt$1.18BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$980.1MNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 14%Debt 86%

Vasta Platform Limited carries a net debt position of $980.1M. Total debt ($1.18B) exceeds cash on hand ($195.8M). Vasta Platform Limited cash vs debt ratio: 14% cash / 86% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$195.8M$1.18B = −$980.1M

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
VSTA annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2024Latest$195.8M-42.7%
Dec 31, 2023$341.8M-19.8%
Dec 31, 2022$426.3M-10.5%
Dec 31, 2021$476.2M+208.3%
Dec 31, 2020$154.5M+1335.3%
VSTA cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Consumer Defensive Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

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$15.28B3.5%
#2
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$13.87B4.1%
#3
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$10.73B1.1%
#4
The Procter & Gamble Company
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$9.56B2.8%
#5
Vasta Platform Limited
Vasta Platform LimitedYOU
VSTA
$195.8M49.7%
Consumer Defensive sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) cash on hand as of December 31, 2024 is $195.8M, comprising $84.5M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $111.3M in short-term investments — reported as Vasta Platform Limited cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Vasta Platform Limited cash reserves or cash position.

Vasta Platform Limited annual cash on hand history shows decreased -42.7% in 2024: decreased -42.7% in 2024. Vasta Platform Limited cash reserves in 2024 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Vasta Platform Limited carries total debt of $1.18B against cash of $195.8M, resulting in a net debt position of -$980.1M. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.

Frequently asked questions

VSTA cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2024, Vasta Platform Limited (VSTA) has $195,845,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $84,532,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $111,313,000 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (September 30, 2025): $390,866,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Vasta Platform Limited · Vasta Platform Limited SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2024