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Cartesian Therapeutics's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 802.18.
Cartesian Therapeutics's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was .
Cartesian Therapeutics's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was .
Therefore, Cartesian Therapeutics's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 802.18.
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.
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Cartesian Therapeutics Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cartesian Therapeutics'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.
FRA:1S70 vs LYEL, ALXO, ARMP: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cartesian Therapeutics'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.
Cartesian Therapeutics Cash Conversion Cycle vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cartesian Therapeutics's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cartesian Therapeutics'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.
Cartesian Therapeutics'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.
Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 802.18 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Cartesian Therapeutics and its competitors.
Is Cartesian Therapeutics' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Cartesian Therapeutics' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 802.18. The Biotechnology industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 103.45. Cartesian Therapeutics' value of 802.18 is 675.4% above this industry median. Overall, Cartesian Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cartesian Therapeutics' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to LYEL and ALXO?
Cartesian Therapeutics' Cash Conversion Cycle of 802.18 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 103.45. Cartesian Therapeutics' value of 802.18 is 675.4% above 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Biotechnology companies is 103.45, based on 868 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. Cartesian Therapeutics's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 802.18 is 675.4% above 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 Cartesian Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 103.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cartesian Therapeutics's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 802.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cartesian Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.23, compared to a current price of €6.60 — trading 2769.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 802.18 and 675.4% above the Biotechnology industry median of 103.45. Cartesian Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 802.18 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 Cartesian Therapeutics (FRA:1S70) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cartesian Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.60 is trading 2769.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.23.
GuruFocus considers Cartesian Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1S70:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 802.18
GF Value™: €0.23 vs. price of €6.60 (2769.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 675.4% above the Biotechnology median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1S70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cartesian Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering cell therapy for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The company uses technology and a manufacturing platform to introduce mRNA into cells to provide a therapeutic effect to patients suffering from a variety of autoimmune conditions. Unlike DNA, mRNA degrades naturally over time without integrating into the cell's genetic material.
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