WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) 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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* 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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
FRA:MSH vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG'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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Cash Conversion Cycle vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG 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.
* 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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 17.89 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.89. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 17.89 is 9% below this industry median. Overall, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to SYY and USFD?
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cash Conversion Cycle of 17.89 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 17.89 is 9% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Retail - Defensive companies is 19.65, based on 307 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. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 17.89 is 9% 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.51, compared to a current price of €8.95 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.89 and 9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 19.65. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 17.89 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.95 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.51.
GuruFocus considers WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MSH:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 17.89
GF Value™: €10.51 vs. price of €8.95 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9% below the Retail - Defensive median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Business Description
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG is an independent food retailer in Germany. It also provides cakes, sweet pastries, cold and hot snacks, and breads and rolls under the WASGAU bakery brand.
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