Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) Cash Conversion Cycle: 4.42 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:WTY Willis Towers Watson PLC FRA:WTY
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What is Willis Towers Watson Cash Conversion Cycle?

Willis Towers Watson FRA:WTY -2.56% 77 Cash Conversion Cycle is 4.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WTY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €284.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

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

Willis Towers Watson's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.96.
Willis Towers Watson's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Willis Towers Watson's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.54.
Therefore, Willis Towers Watson's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.42.


Willis Towers Watson  (FRA:WTY) 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.


Willis Towers Watson Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Willis Towers Watson Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Willis Towers Watson'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.

Willis Towers Watson Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Willis Towers Watson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
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Willis Towers Watson 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 -5.21 3.26 0.92 -9.36 4.42

FRA:WTY vs BRO, ERIE, NP: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Willis Towers Watson'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.


Willis Towers Watson Cash Conversion Cycle vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Willis Towers Watson's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Willis Towers Watson's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Willis Towers Watson 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.

Willis Towers Watson'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
=68.18+0-70.19
=-2.01

Willis Towers Watson'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
=68.96+0-64.54
=4.42

* 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 4.42 mean?
Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 4.42 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Willis Towers Watson and its competitors.
Is Willis Towers Watson's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Willis Towers Watson's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 4.42. The Insurance industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 5.28. Willis Towers Watson's value of 4.42 is 16.3% below this industry median. Overall, Willis Towers Watson has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Towers Watson's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to BRO and ERIE?
Willis Towers Watson's Cash Conversion Cycle of 4.42 can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 5.28. Willis Towers Watson's value of 4.42 is 16.3% 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 an Insurance company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Insurance companies is 5.28, based on 65 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. Willis Towers Watson's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 4.42 is 16.3% 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 Willis Towers Watson and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Willis Towers Watson's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willis Towers Watson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €284.01, compared to a current price of €251.20 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 4.42 and 16.3% below the Insurance industry median of 5.28. Willis Towers Watson's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 4.42 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 Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €251.20 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €284.01. GuruFocus considers Willis Towers Watson to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WTY:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 4.42
  • GF Value™: €284.01 vs. price of €251.20 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 16.3% below the Insurance median

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


Willis Towers Watson Business Description

Address c/o Willis Group Limited, 51 Lime Street, London, GBR, EC3M 7DQ
Willis Towers Watson PLC is an advisory, broking, and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. The company's segments include Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) and Risk & Broking (R&B). The HWC segment provides an array of advice, broking, solutions and technology for employee benefit plans, institutional investors, compensation and career programs, and employee experience overall. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing. The R&B segment provides risk advice, insurance brokerage and consulting services to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. Its R&B segment includes two businesses: Corporate Risk & Broking and Insurance Consulting and Technology.
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