Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) Cash Conversion Cycle: -16.04 (As of Dec. 2025)


HAM:WWR Woolworths Group Ltd HAM:WWR
76 GF Score
Price €23.81
GF Value €20.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Woolworths Group Cash Conversion Cycle?

Woolworths Group HAM:WWR -1.67% 76 Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.04 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HAM:WWR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 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.

Woolworths Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.91.
Woolworths Group's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.02.
Woolworths Group's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.97.
Therefore, Woolworths Group's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was -16.04.


Woolworths Group  (HAM:WWR) 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.


Woolworths Group Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Woolworths Group Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woolworths Group's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:

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Woolworths Group Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Woolworths Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.30 -12.61 -12.22 -10.83 -10.57

Woolworths Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -18.23 -17.50 -14.55 -17.26 -16.04

HAM:WWR vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths 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.


Woolworths Group Cash Conversion Cycle vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Woolworths Group's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Woolworths 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.

Woolworths Group's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=2.6+31.75-44.92
=-10.57

Woolworths Group'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
=3.91+29.02-48.97
=-16.04

* 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 -16.04 mean?
Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -16.04 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors.
Is Woolworths Group's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Woolworths Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.04. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to KR and SFM?
Woolworths Group's Cash Conversion Cycle of -16.04 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65. 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. 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 Woolworths Group 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. Woolworths Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.98, compared to a current price of €23.81 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.04. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -16.04 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 Woolworths Group (HAM:WWR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.81 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.98. GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:WWR:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -16.04
  • GF Value™: €20.98 vs. price of €23.81 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Woolworths Group Business Description

Address 1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2153
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
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