Barnes & Noble Education's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 82.37.
Barnes & Noble Education's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 174.42.
Barnes & Noble Education's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 113.48.
Therefore, Barnes & Noble Education's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 143.31.
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.
Barnes & Noble Education Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Barnes & Noble Education Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barnes & Noble Education'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:2BN0 vs BBW, BWMX, EVGO: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Barnes & Noble Education'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.
Barnes & Noble Education Cash Conversion Cycle vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Barnes & Noble Education's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barnes & Noble Education'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.
Barnes & Noble Education's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 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.
Barnes & Noble Education (FRA:2BN0) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 143.31 as of Apr. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Barnes & Noble Education and its competitors.
Is Barnes & Noble Education's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Barnes & Noble Education's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 143.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 68.96. Barnes & Noble Education's value of 143.31 is 107.8% above this industry median. Overall, Barnes & Noble Education has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barnes & Noble Education's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to BBW and BWMX?
Barnes & Noble Education's Cash Conversion Cycle of 143.31 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 68.96. Barnes & Noble Education's value of 143.31 is 107.8% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Retail - Cyclical companies is 68.96, based on 1,120 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. Barnes & Noble Education's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 143.31 is 107.8% 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 Barnes & Noble Education and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 68.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barnes & Noble Education's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 143.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barnes & Noble Education stock overvalued right now?
Barnes & Noble Education (FRA:2BN0) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 143.31. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.03, compared to a current price of €10.40 — trading 412.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 143.31 and 107.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 68.96. Barnes & Noble Education's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Barnes & Noble Education (FRA:2BN0), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 143.31 as of Apr. 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 Barnes & Noble Education (FRA:2BN0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnes & Noble Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.40 is trading 412.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.03.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2BN0:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 143.31
GF Value™: €2.03 vs. price of €10.40 (412.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2BN0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barnes & Noble Education Inc is a contract operator of physical and virtual bookstores for college and university campuses and K-12 institutions across the United States. The company is also a textbook wholesaler and inventory management hardware and software provider. It offers course materials through physical and online bookstores, including new and used print textbooks, rental options, digital textbooks, and publisher-hosted digital courseware. Products are also offered directly to students through Textbooks.com. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of products through its bookstore locations, including virtual bookstores, and the bookstore affiliated e-commerce websites.
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