Avanos Medical's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.74.
Avanos Medical's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 149.99.
Avanos Medical's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.89.
Therefore, Avanos Medical's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 145.84.
Avanos Medical (NYSE:AVNS) 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.
Avanos Medical Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Avanos Medical Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avanos Medical'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.
AVNS vs IRMD, TNDM, ATEC: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Avanos Medical'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.
Avanos Medical Cash Conversion Cycle vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Avanos Medical's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avanos Medical's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
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.
Avanos Medical's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Avanos Medical (AVNS) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 145.84 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Avanos Medical and its competitors.
Is Avanos Medical's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Avanos Medical's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 145.84. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 156.96. Avanos Medical's value of 145.84 is 7.1% below this industry median. Overall, Avanos Medical has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avanos Medical's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to IRMD and TNDM?
Avanos Medical's Cash Conversion Cycle of 145.84 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 156.96. Avanos Medical's value of 145.84 is 7.1% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 156.96, based on 819 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. Avanos Medical's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 145.84 is 7.1% 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 Avanos Medical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 156.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avanos Medical's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 145.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avanos Medical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avanos Medical (AVNS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.42, compared to a current price of $24.95 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 145.84 and 7.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 156.96. Avanos Medical's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs 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 Avanos Medical (AVNS), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 145.84 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 Avanos Medical (AVNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avanos Medical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.95 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.42.
GuruFocus considers Avanos Medical to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AVNS:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 145.84
GF Value™: $19.42 vs. price of $24.95 (28.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avanos Medical Inc is a medical technology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products for pain management and patient care. The company has two reportable segments: Specialty Nutrition Systems and Pain Management and Recovery. The Specialty Nutrition Systems segment provides enteral feeding and neonatal products. The Pain Management and Recovery segment offers surgical pain and recovery products, including pain pumps and radiofrequency ablation solutions for the treatment of chronic pain.
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