Pilot (FRA:W53) Cash Conversion Cycle: 226.14 (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:W53 Pilot Corp FRA:W53
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What is Pilot Cash Conversion Cycle?

Pilot FRA:W53 +2.18% 77 Cash Conversion Cycle is 226.14 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:W53 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.66. The stock has 7 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.

Pilot's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 76.86.
Pilot's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 209.73.
Pilot's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 60.45.
Therefore, Pilot's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 226.14.


Pilot  (FRA:W53) 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.


Pilot Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Pilot Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pilot'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.

Pilot Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Pilot Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 165.54 186.42 222.01 226.54 247.75

Pilot Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 262.31 220.89 252.83 226.14 250.02

Pilot Cash Conversion Cycle Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Pilot'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.


Pilot Cash Conversion Cycle vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pilot's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pilot 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.

Pilot's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=80.33+236.47-69.05
=247.75

Pilot's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=76.86+209.73-60.45
=226.14

* 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 226.14 mean?
Pilot (FRA:W53) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 226.14 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Pilot and its competitors.
Is Pilot's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Pilot's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 226.14. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.23. Pilot's value of 226.14 is 85% above this industry median. Overall, Pilot has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilot's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to competitors?
Pilot's Cash Conversion Cycle of 226.14 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.23. Pilot's value of 226.14 is 85% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Industrial Products companies is 122.23, based on 3,039 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. Pilot's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 226.14 is 85% 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 Pilot and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilot's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 226.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilot stock overvalued right now?
Pilot (FRA:W53) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 226.14. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.66, compared to a current price of €26.44 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 226.14 and 85% above the Industrial Products industry median of 122.23. Pilot's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Pilot (FRA:W53), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 226.14 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 Pilot (FRA:W53) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilot stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.44 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.66.

Key valuation signals for FRA:W53:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 226.14
  • GF Value™: €25.66 vs. price of €26.44 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85% above the Industrial Products median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W53 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pilot Business Description

Other Exchanges POGHF:USA7846:Japan
Address 2-6-21 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8304
Pilot Corp is a Japanese company that manufactures, purchases, and distributes stationery items, including writing instruments, other stationery products, and toys, and relevant services. The company operates through four segments: Japan, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The Japan segment distributes products through direct sales to retail stores in Japan, and this segment contributes a majority proportion of total group revenue. The Americas segment is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sales of ball pens in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The Europe segment operates in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and others. The Asia segment provides writing materials in Taiwan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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