The Trade Desk's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 466.67.
The Trade Desk's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
The Trade Desk's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1404.69.
Therefore, The Trade Desk's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -938.02.
The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8d) 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.
The Trade Desk Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
The Trade Desk Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Trade Desk'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.
CHIX:TT8D vs MGNI, STGW, ZD: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, The Trade Desk'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.
The Trade Desk Cash Conversion Cycle vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Trade Desk's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Trade Desk'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.
The Trade Desk'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.
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of -938.02 mean?
The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -938.02 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on The Trade Desk and its competitors.
Is The Trade Desk's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
The Trade Desk's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -938.02. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MGNI and STGW?
The Trade Desk's Cash Conversion Cycle of -938.02 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.30. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Media - Diversified companies is 20.30, based on 1,019 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. 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -938.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.28, compared to a current price of €17.71 — trading 85.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -938.02. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -938.02 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 The Trade Desk (CHIX:TT8D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.71 is trading 85.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €123.28.
GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:TT8D:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -938.02
GF Value™: €123.28 vs. price of €17.71 (85.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:TT8D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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