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SMS Alternatives's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2020 was 156.16.
SMS Alternatives's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2020 was 0.
SMS Alternatives's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2020 was 613.74.
Therefore, SMS Alternatives's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2020 was -457.58.
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.
SMS Alternatives Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
SMS Alternatives Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SMS Alternatives'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.
CICN vs INTV, IONI, VGRBF: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, SMS Alternatives'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.
SMS Alternatives Cash Conversion Cycle vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, SMS Alternatives's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SMS Alternatives'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.
SMS Alternatives's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2019 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 -457.58 mean?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -457.58 as of Jun. 2020. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on SMS Alternatives and its competitors.
Is SMS Alternatives' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
SMS Alternatives' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -457.58. Overall, SMS Alternatives has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Alternatives' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to INTV and IONI?
SMS Alternatives' Cash Conversion Cycle of -457.58 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.00. 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 32.00, based on 2,814 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 SMS Alternatives and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMS Alternatives's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -457.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMS Alternatives stock overvalued right now?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -457.58. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -457.58. SMS Alternatives' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 SMS Alternatives (CICN), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -457.58 as of Jun. 2020. 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.
SMS Alternatives Inc formerly Cicero Inc provides desktop activity intelligence and improvement software that helps organizations isolate issues and automates employee tasks in the contact center and back office. It provides a combination of application and process integration, automation and desktop analytics capabilities, technical support, training and consulting services. Geographically, it operates in the United States, and Europe. The company generates revenue from three categories: software, maintenance, and services; out of which a vast majority is earned from Software within the United States.
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