Warner Music Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 75.38.
Warner Music Group's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.09.
Warner Music Group's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.91.
Therefore, Warner Music Group's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.56.
Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) 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.
Warner Music Group Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Warner Music Group Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warner Music Group'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:WA4 vs NWSA, TKO, PSKY: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Music Group'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.
Warner Music Group Cash Conversion Cycle vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Warner Music Group's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warner Music Group's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Warner Music Group 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.
Warner Music Group's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 49.56 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors.
Is Warner Music Group's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Warner Music Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 49.56. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.30. Warner Music Group's value of 49.56 is 144.1% above this industry median. Overall, Warner Music Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Music Group's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to NWSA and TKO?
Warner Music Group's Cash Conversion Cycle of 49.56 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.30. Warner Music Group's value of 49.56 is 144.1% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Media - Diversified companies is 20.30, based on 1,011 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. Warner Music Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 49.56 is 144.1% 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 Warner Music Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warner Music Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 49.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Music Group stock overvalued right now?
Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 49.56. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.04, compared to a current price of €24.49 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 49.56 and 144.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 20.30. Warner Music Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 49.56 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 Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.49 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.04.
Key valuation signals for HAM:WA4:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 49.56
GF Value™: €31.04 vs. price of €24.49 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 144.1% above the Media - Diversified median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:WA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warner Music is the third-largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing notable record labels including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Warner include Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Warner's remaining revenue comes from its publishing business, where Warner Chappell represents more than 180,000 songwriters and composers, some of whom are also Warner recording artists but many of whom are not recording artists or are attached to other labels. Warner Chappell controls more than 1 million musical compositions. Access Industries controls 98% of Warner's voting rights, while holding a 72% economic interest.
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