Sanbase (HKSE:08501) Cash Conversion Cycle: -32.81 (As of Mar. 2026)

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HKSE:08501 Sanbase Corp Ltd HKSE:08501
41 GF Score
Price HK$0.90
GF Value HK$0.29
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What is Sanbase Cash Conversion Cycle?

Sanbase HKSE:08501 41 Cash Conversion Cycle is -32.81 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08501 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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.

Sanbase's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.32.
Sanbase's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Sanbase's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 109.13.
Therefore, Sanbase's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was -32.81.


Sanbase  (HKSE:08501) 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.


Sanbase Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Sanbase Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanbase'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.

Sanbase Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Sanbase Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -59.78 -68.40 -71.57 -49.83 -50.99

Sanbase Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -102.80 -74.82 -37.41 -29.84 -32.81

HKSE:08501 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Sanbase'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.


Sanbase Cash Conversion Cycle vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Sanbase's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:08501
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Sanbase 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.

Sanbase's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=65.12+0-116.11
=-50.99

Sanbase'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
=76.32+0-109.13
=-32.81

* 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 -32.81 mean?
Sanbase (HKSE:08501) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -32.81 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Sanbase and its competitors.
Is Sanbase's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Sanbase's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -32.81. Overall, Sanbase has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanbase's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to VRSK and EFX?
Sanbase's Cash Conversion Cycle of -32.81 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.22. 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 Business Services company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Business Services companies is 38.22, based on 1,068 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 Sanbase and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanbase's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -32.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanbase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanbase (HKSE:08501) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.29, compared to a current price of HK$0.90 — trading 210.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -32.81. Sanbase's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Sanbase (HKSE:08501), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -32.81 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 Sanbase (HKSE:08501) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanbase stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.90 is trading 210.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.29. GuruFocus considers Sanbase to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08501:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -32.81
  • GF Value™: HK$0.29 vs. price of HK$0.90 (210.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanbase Business Description

Address 267-275 Des Voeux Road, 16th Floor, Loon Kee Building, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Sanbase Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in providing interior fit-out solutions. It focuses on providing services to clients whose offices are predominately situated in Grade A offices in Hong Kong and the PRC. The Company's segments cover Bare shell fit-out, Restacking, Reinstatement, Design, Churn works and Maintenance and others. It derives key revenue from Hong Kong as well as from Bare shell fit-out segment. The company operates in the PRC and Hong Kong.
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