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Dreamworks Animation SKG (Dreamworks Animation SKG) Cash Conversion Cycle : 723.71 (As of Jun. 2016)


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What is Dreamworks Animation SKG Cash Conversion Cycle?

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Dreamworks Animation SKG's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2016 was 104.
Dreamworks Animation SKG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Jun. 2016 was 630.93.
Dreamworks Animation SKG's Days Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2016 was 11.22.
Therefore, Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Jun. 2016 was 723.71.


Dreamworks Animation SKG Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

The historical data trend for Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash Conversion Cycle 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.

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Dreamworks Animation SKG Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Dreamworks Animation SKG Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 654.91 523.56 829.62 548.25 650.76

Dreamworks Animation SKG Quarterly Data
Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16
Cash Conversion Cycle 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 847.39 568.79 511.83 773.31 723.71

Competitive Comparison of Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash Conversion Cycle

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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.


Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash Conversion Cycle Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.



Dreamworks Animation SKG Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=86.05+571.6-6.89
=650.76

Dreamworks Animation SKG's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=104+630.93-11.22
=723.71

* 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.


Dreamworks Animation SKG  (NAS:DWA) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


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Dreamworks Animation SKG (Dreamworks Animation SKG) Business Description

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Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc is a Delaware Corporation incorporated on October 28, 2004. The Company creates and exploits family entertainment, including animated feature films, television series and specials, live entertainment properties and related consumer products. The Company operates through the following segments: Feature Films which consists of the development, production and exploitation of feature films in the theatrical, television, home entertainment and digital markets; Television Series and Specials which consists of the development, production and exploitation of television, direct-to-video and other non-theatrical content in the television, home entertainment and digital markets; Consumer Products which consists of merchandising and licensing activities related to the exploitation of its intellectual property rights; and All Other which consists of all other segments, primarily ATV and live performances. It has released a total of 27 animated feature films, including the franchise properties Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. In addition to the creation of feature films, it is engaged in a number of initiatives to more fully exploit its franchise and other properties. One of these initiatives is the development and production of episodic series. The Company has recently entered into long-term agreements with Netflix and certain foreign television broadcasters to deliver existing and future series over the next several years. It conducts its business in two studios: in Glendale, California and in Redwood City, California. It is currently producing six animated feature films for release in 2014 and 2015. Its films and other projects compete on a broad level with all forms of entertainment and other consumer leisure activities. Its competition for film audiences generally comes from other wide-release "event" films released into the theatrical market at or near the same time as its films.
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Lucian Grainge director C/O ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, INC., 3100 OCEAN PARK BLVD, SANTA MONICA CA 90405
Fazal F Merchant officer: Chief Financial Officer 2230 E. IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Steven A Adams officer: Chief Accounting Officer 2260 E IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, EL SEGUNDO X1 90245
Jeffrey Katzenberg director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC. 1000 FLOWER STREET GLENDALE CA 91201
Michael J Montgomery director 100 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SUITE 400 SANTA MONICA CA 90401
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Mellody L Hobson director C/O TELLABS, 1415 W DIEHL RD, NAPERVILLE IL 60563
Michael Francis officer: Chief Global Brand Officer 6501 LEGACY DRIVE, PLANO TX 75024
Lewis W Coleman director, officer: Vice Chairman
Mark Zoradi officer: Chief Operating Officer C/O DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC., 1000 FLOWER STREET, GLENDALE CA 91201
Roger A Enrico director
Judson C Green director C/O NAVTEQ CORPORATION, 222 MERCHANDISE MART #900, CHICAGO IL 60554
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