China Mobile's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.58.
China Mobile's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.02.
China Mobile's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 207.5.
Therefore, China Mobile's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -158.90.
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) 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.
China Mobile Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
China Mobile Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Mobile'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.
HAM:CTM vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Mobile'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.
China Mobile Cash Conversion Cycle vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Mobile's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mobile'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.
China Mobile's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of -158.90 mean?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -158.90 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors.
Is China Mobile's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
China Mobile's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -158.90. Overall, China Mobile has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mobile's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to TMUS and VZ?
China Mobile's Cash Conversion Cycle of -158.90 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Cash Conversion Cycle depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. 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 China Mobile and its competitors. China Mobile's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -158.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mobile stock overvalued right now?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -158.90. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.42, compared to a current price of €8.46 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -158.90. China Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 China Mobile (HAM:CTM), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -158.90 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 China Mobile (HAM:CTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.46 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.42.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTM:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -158.90
GF Value™: €10.42 vs. price of €8.46 (18.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mobile is not only the largest telecom operator in China by the number of mobile subscribers (1 billion) but also the largest in the world. It has 60% of the total wireless market in China and over 50% of the fixed-line broadband market. The firm has largely rolled out its 5G network, having launched 5G service in late 2019. It is doing some 5G network sharing with China Broadnet at 700 MHz and also resells its 3G/4G/5G network through China Broadnet. Growth is being generated through internet data centers where it has the second-largest network in China and through Cloud Services. The company issued stock on the A-share market in 2022 and completed its first buyback of H-shares.
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