FutureFuel's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.44.
FutureFuel's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.92.
FutureFuel's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.5.
Therefore, FutureFuel's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.86.
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.
FutureFuel Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
FutureFuel Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FutureFuel'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.
FF vs AMTX, RLEA, CMT: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel Cash Conversion Cycle vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, FutureFuel's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel (FF) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 78.86 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on FutureFuel and its competitors.
Is FutureFuel's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
FutureFuel's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 78.86. The Chemicals industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.08. FutureFuel's value of 78.86 is 11.5% below this industry median. Overall, FutureFuel has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FutureFuel's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to AMTX and RLEA?
FutureFuel's Cash Conversion Cycle of 78.86 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.08. FutureFuel's value of 78.86 is 11.5% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Chemicals companies is 89.08, based on 1,585 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. FutureFuel's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 78.86 is 11.5% 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 FutureFuel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FutureFuel's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 78.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FutureFuel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel (FF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.97, compared to a current price of $4.15 — trading 110.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 78.86 and 11.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 89.08. FutureFuel's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 FutureFuel (FF), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 78.86 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 FutureFuel (FF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.15 is trading 110.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.97.
GuruFocus considers FutureFuel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FF:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 78.86
GF Value™: $1.97 vs. price of $4.15 (110.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% below the Chemicals median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FutureFuel Corp makes and sells diversified chemical products, bio-based fuel products, and specialty chemical products. The company is organized into two segments based on product type: biofuels and chemicals. The biofuels segment sells biodiesel and other petroleum products, with fuels made from a mix of diesel, vegetable oils, and grease feedstock. The chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells products used in the production of agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, as well as coatings and cleaning products such as detergents.
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