HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Cash Conversion Cycle: -16.32 (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:HFGD HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD
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Price €4.27
GF Value €8.94
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What is HelloFresh SE Cash Conversion Cycle?

HelloFresh SE CHIX:HFGD 52 Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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

HelloFresh SE's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.
HelloFresh SE's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.32.
HelloFresh SE's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.68.
Therefore, HelloFresh SE's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.32.


HelloFresh SE  (CHIX:HFGd) 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.


HelloFresh SE Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


HelloFresh SE Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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.

HelloFresh SE Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

HelloFresh SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -33.99 -34.58 -41.95 -38.23 -31.59

HelloFresh SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -17.21 -22.44 -23.01 1.12 -16.32

CHIX:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.


HelloFresh SE Cash Conversion Cycle vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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HelloFresh SE 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.

HelloFresh SE's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=1.04+33.15-65.78
=-31.59

HelloFresh SE'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
=1.04+16.32-33.68
=-16.32

* 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 -16.32 mean?
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -16.32 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors.
Is HelloFresh SE's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.32. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MCD and SBUX?
HelloFresh SE's Cash Conversion Cycle of -16.32 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. 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 Restaurants company?
A good Cash Conversion Cycle depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. HelloFresh SE's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.94, compared to a current price of €4.27 — trading 52.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.32. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.32 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.27 is trading 52.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.94. GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -16.32
  • GF Value™: €8.94 vs. price of €4.27 (52.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs

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


HelloFresh SE Business Description

Address Prinzenstrasse 89, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10969
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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