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.
Alfa Financial Software Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Alfa Financial Software Holdings 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.
CHIX:ALFAL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Alfa Financial Software Holdings'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.
Alfa Financial Software Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Alfa Financial Software Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Financial Software Holdings'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.
* 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.
Alfa Financial Software Holdings (CHIX:ALFAL) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 17.88 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Alfa Financial Software Holdings and its competitors.
Is Alfa Financial Software Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Alfa Financial Software Holdings' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.88. The Software industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.25. Alfa Financial Software Holdings' value of 17.88 is 44.6% below this industry median. Overall, Alfa Financial Software Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Financial Software Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to UBER and SHOP?
Alfa Financial Software Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle of 17.88 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.25. Alfa Financial Software Holdings' value of 17.88 is 44.6% 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 Software company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Software companies is 32.25, based on 2,803 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. Alfa Financial Software Holdings's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 17.88 is 44.6% 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 Alfa Financial Software Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Financial Software Holdings's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Financial Software Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Financial Software Holdings (CHIX:ALFAL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £1.55 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.88 and 44.6% below the Software industry median of 32.25. Alfa Financial Software Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Alfa Financial Software Holdings (CHIX:ALFAL), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.88 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Alfa Financial Software Holdings (CHIX:ALFAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Financial Software Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.55 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Financial Software Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAL:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 17.88
GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £1.55 (35.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% below the Software median
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Financial Software Holdings Business Description
Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC is principally engaged in the provision of software and software-related services to the auto and equipment finance industry. Alfa Systems, its technology platform, supports both retail and corporate business for auto, equipment, wholesale, and dealer finance on a multijurisdictional basis, including leases/loans, originations, and servicing. The company has one operating and reporting segment, being the sale of software and related services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA and Americas and the rest from other regions.
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