Post Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.28.
Post Holdings's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.88.
Post Holdings's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.1.
Therefore, Post Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.06.
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) 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.
Post Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Post Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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:2PO vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 51.06 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Post Holdings and its competitors.
Is Post Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Post Holdings' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 51.06. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.44. Post Holdings' value of 51.06 is 32.3% below this industry median. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MZTI and FRPT?
Post Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle of 51.06 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.44. Post Holdings' value of 51.06 is 32.3% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 75.44, based on 1,942 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. Post Holdings's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 51.06 is 32.3% 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 51.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €116.16, compared to a current price of €80.50 — trading 30.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 51.06 and 32.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 75.44. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 51.06 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €80.50 is trading 30.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €116.16.
GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2PO:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 51.06
GF Value™: €116.16 vs. price of €80.50 (30.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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