Croda International's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 73.48.
Croda International's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 145.97.
Croda International's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 75.08.
Therefore, Croda International's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 144.37.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) 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.
Croda International Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Croda International Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Croda International'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:6CMB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Croda International'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.
Croda International Cash Conversion Cycle vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Croda International's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croda International's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Croda International Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
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.
Croda International'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.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 144.37 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Croda International and its competitors.
Is Croda International's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Croda International's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 144.37. The Chemicals industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.27. Croda International's value of 144.37 is 61.7% above this industry median. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to LIN and SHW?
Croda International's Cash Conversion Cycle of 144.37 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.27. Croda International's value of 144.37 is 61.7% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Chemicals companies is 89.27, based on 1,580 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. Croda International's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 144.37 is 61.7% 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 Croda International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croda International's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 144.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.14, compared to a current price of €34.52 — trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 144.37 and 61.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 89.27. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 144.37 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €34.52 is trading 31.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €50.14.
GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 144.37
GF Value™: €50.14 vs. price of €34.52 (31.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% above the Chemicals median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
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