Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Cash Conversion Cycle: 109.48 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:HCY Holland Colours FRA:HCY
69 GF Score
Price €81.00
GF Value €95.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Holland Colours Cash Conversion Cycle?

Holland Colours FRA:HCY -0.61% 69 Cash Conversion Cycle is 109.48 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HCY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Holland Colours's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.67.
Holland Colours's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 121.78.
Holland Colours's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.97.
Therefore, Holland Colours's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 109.48.


Holland Colours  (FRA:HCY) 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.


Holland Colours Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Holland Colours Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holland Colours'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.

Holland Colours Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Holland Colours Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle
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Holland Colours Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 86.85 83.57 92.99 93.84 109.48

FRA:HCY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Holland Colours'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.


Holland Colours Cash Conversion Cycle vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Holland Colours 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.

Holland Colours's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=56.12+112.18-58.95
=109.35

Holland Colours's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=59.67+121.78-71.97
=109.48

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of 109.48 mean?
Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 109.48 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Holland Colours and its competitors.
Is Holland Colours' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Holland Colours' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 109.48. The Chemicals industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.27. Holland Colours' value of 109.48 is 22.6% above this industry median. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to LIN and SHW?
Holland Colours' Cash Conversion Cycle of 109.48 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.27. Holland Colours' value of 109.48 is 22.6% 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. Holland Colours's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 109.48 is 22.6% 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 Holland Colours 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. Holland Colours's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 109.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.83, compared to a current price of €81.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 109.48 and 22.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 89.27. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 109.48 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 Holland Colours (FRA:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €81.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €95.83. GuruFocus considers Holland Colours to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HCY:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 109.48
  • GF Value™: €95.83 vs. price of €81.00 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.6% above the Chemicals median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Holland Colours Business Description

Address Halvemaanweg 1, P.O. Box 720, Apeldoorn, GE, NLD, 7323 RW
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
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