Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) 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.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* 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.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
BSP:PETR3 vs XOM, CVX: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras'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.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Conversion Cycle vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras 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.
* 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.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 27.30 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 27.30. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.26. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' value of 27.30 is 49.5% above this industry median. Overall, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to XOM and CVX?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Cash Conversion Cycle of 27.30 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.26. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' value of 27.30 is 49.5% above 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Oil & Gas companies is 18.26, based on 916 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. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 27.30 is 49.5% above 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 27.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$39.43, compared to a current price of R$41.57 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 27.30 and 49.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 18.26. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 27.30 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 Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$41.57 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$39.43.
GuruFocus considers Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PETR3:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 27.30
GF Value™: R$39.43 vs. price of R$41.57 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.5% above the Oil & Gas median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PETR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Business Description
Petrobras is a Brazil-based integrated energy company controlled by the Brazilian government. The company focuses on the exploration and production of oil and gas in Brazilian offshore fields. Production in 2025 was 3.0 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (80% oil), and reserves stood at 12.1 billion boe (84% oil). At the end of 2025, Petrobras operated 10 refineries in Brazil with a capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day and distributed refined products and natural gas throughout the country.
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