Cardinal Health's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.32.
Cardinal Health's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.56.
Cardinal Health's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.59.
Therefore, Cardinal Health's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.71.
Cardinal Health (FRA:CLH) 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.
Cardinal Health Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Cardinal Health Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Health'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:CLH vs COR, MCK, HSIC: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health Cash Conversion Cycle vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Cardinal Health's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Health'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.
Cardinal Health's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Cardinal Health (FRA:CLH) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -9.71 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Cardinal Health and its competitors.
Is Cardinal Health's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Cardinal Health's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -9.71. Overall, Cardinal Health has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Health's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to COR and MCK?
Cardinal Health's Cash Conversion Cycle of -9.71 can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.95. 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 Medical Distribution company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Medical Distribution companies is 55.95, based on 117 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. 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 Cardinal Health and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Health's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -9.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Health stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health (FRA:CLH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €123.39, compared to a current price of €207.00 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -9.71. Cardinal Health's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Cardinal Health (FRA:CLH), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -9.71 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 Cardinal Health (FRA:CLH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Health stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €207.00 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €123.39.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Health to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CLH:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -9.71
GF Value™: €123.39 vs. price of €207.00 (67.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CLH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Health is one of three leading pharmaceutical wholesalers in the US, engaged in sourcing and distributing of branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceutical products to pharmacies (retail chains, independent, and mail order), hospital networks, and healthcare providers. Cardinal, Cencora, and McKesson hold well over 90% of the US pharmaceutical wholesale industry. Cardinal Health also supplies medical-surgical products and equipment to healthcare facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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