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TeleCommunication Systems (TeleCommunication Systems) Cash Conversion Cycle : 74.37 (As of Sep. 2015)


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What is TeleCommunication Systems Cash Conversion Cycle?

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

TeleCommunication Systems's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was 61.05.
TeleCommunication Systems's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was 13.32.
TeleCommunication Systems's Days Payable for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was 0.
Therefore, TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was 74.37.


TeleCommunication Systems Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

The historical data trend for TeleCommunication Systems'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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TeleCommunication Systems Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

TeleCommunication Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Cash Conversion Cycle
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TeleCommunication Systems Quarterly Data
Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15
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Competitive Comparison of TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle

For the Software - Application subindustry, TeleCommunication Systems'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.


TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.



TeleCommunication Systems 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.

TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=60.78+13.88-28.48
=46.18

TeleCommunication Systems's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=61.05+13.32-0
=74.37

* 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.


TeleCommunication Systems  (NAS:TSYS) 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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TeleCommunication Systems (TeleCommunication Systems) Business Description

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TeleCommunication Systems Inc is a Maryland corporation, founded in 1987. The Company develops and delivers wireless communication technology, the development of which has led to ownership of 349 patents and nearly 400 patent applications. It delivers cellular network computing services that include public safety solutions for 9-1-1 call delivery, precision location platforms, and applications that include navigation, locator applications and text messaging, as well as secure wireless communications systems and professional services, including cybersecurity training and technology for defense and other government customers. Customers use its "mobile cloud" software functionality through connections to and from network operations centers, paying the Company monthly fees based on the number of subscribers, cell sites, call center circuits, or other metrics. The Company does business with the U.S. federal government as a prime contractor under major technology contract vehicles, as well as state, local and foreign government entities. The Company's segments include Government, and Commercial. Through the Government Segment, it provides professional services including field support of deployable wireless systems and cybersecurity training to the U.S. Department of Defense and other government and foreign customers. It owns and operates secure satellite teleport facilities, resell access to satellite airtime (known as space segment), and design, furnish, install and operate wireless communication systems and components, including its SwiftLink deployable communication systems which integrate high speed, satellite and internet protocol technology with secure, federal government-approved cryptologic devices. Through the Commercial segment, it enables 9-1-1 call routing via cellular, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and next generation technology. Other hosted and managed services include cellular carrier infrastructure for text messaging and location-based platforms and applications, including turn-by-turn navigation. Commercial segment customers include wireless carrier network operators, Voice over Internet Protocol service providers, wireless device manufacturers, automotive industry suppliers, and state and local governments. SwiftLink, Xypoint, AtlasBook, Gokivo, Connections that Matter, Designed for Mobility, Secure the Edge, Art of Exploitation, and Enabling Convergent Technologies are registered trademarks or service marks of the Company. The Company sells products and services through direct sales force and through indirect channels. The Company is subject to procurement and other related laws and regulations which carry significant penalties for non-compliance.
Executives
Bell Don Carlos Iii director 3713 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD, DALLAS TX 75225
Michael P Madon director 7732 BRIDLE PATH LN, MCLEAN VA 22102
Riverview Group Llc 10 percent owner 399 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Israel A Englander other: May be deemed as group member. C/O MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC, 399 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Millennium Management Llc other: May be deemed as group member. 399 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10022
Integrated Holding Group, L.p. other: May be deemed as group member. C/O MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC, 666 FIFTH AVENUE, 8TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10103-0899