ALFDF (Astral Foods) Cash Conversion Cycle: 42.84 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Astral Foods Cash Conversion Cycle?

Astral Foods ALFDF 84 Cash Conversion Cycle is 42.84 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALFDF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.44. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

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

Astral Foods's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.6.
Astral Foods's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.13.
Astral Foods's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.89.
Therefore, Astral Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.84.


Astral Foods  (OTCPK:ALFDF) 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.


Astral Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Astral Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Astral Foods'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.

Astral Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Astral Foods Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash Conversion Cycle
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Astral Foods Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 48.03 48.22 45.87 37.70 42.84

ALFDF vs ADM, BG, TSN: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Astral Foods'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.


Astral Foods Cash Conversion Cycle vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Astral Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Astral Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Astral Foods 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.

Astral Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=30.01+51.68-36.73
=44.96

Astral Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=32.6+50.13-39.89
=42.84

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of 42.84 mean?
Astral Foods (ALFDF) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 42.84 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Astral Foods and its competitors.
Is Astral Foods' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Astral Foods' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 42.84. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.44. Astral Foods' value of 42.84 is 43.2% below this industry median. Overall, Astral Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astral Foods' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to ADM and BG?
Astral Foods' Cash Conversion Cycle of 42.84 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.44. Astral Foods' value of 42.84 is 43.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 75.44, based on 1,944 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Astral Foods's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 42.84 is 43.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Astral Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astral Foods's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 42.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astral Foods stock overvalued right now?
Astral Foods (ALFDF) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 42.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.44, compared to a current price of $7.39 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 42.84 and 43.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 75.44. Astral Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Astral Foods (ALFDF), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 42.84 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Astral Foods (ALFDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astral Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.39 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.44.

Key valuation signals for ALFDF:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 42.84
  • GF Value™: $6.44 vs. price of $7.39 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 43.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ALFDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Astral Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges ARL:South Africa
Address 13 Thunderbolt Lane, Lanseria Corporate Estate, Lanseria Ext 26, Lanseria, GT, ZAF, 1748
Astral Foods Ltd is an integrated poultry producer operating under several brands. It supplies different poultry needs in Africa. The activities are divided into two operating segments. The poultry segment comprises the sale of poultry-related products for human consumption as well as day-old broilers, hatching eggs, and day-old parent stock. The Feed segment comprises the sale of a wide range of specialized feed products for commercially farmed animal species. The majority of revenue is generated from the poultry segment. The company has multiple processing facilities to get the poultry to ready-to-eat form and manufacture vitamin and mineral feed additives.
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