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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* 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.
HSTC:VEA vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Cash Conversion Cycle vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery'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.
* 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.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 123.26 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 123.26. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 126.73. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 123.26 is 2.7% below this industry median. Overall, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CAT and DE?
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's Cash Conversion Cycle of 123.26 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 126.73. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's value of 123.26 is 2.7% 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 126.73, based on 210 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. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 123.26 is 2.7% 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 126.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 123.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫41,779.58, compared to a current price of ₫34,900.00 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 123.26 and 2.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 126.73. Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 123.26 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 Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery (HSTC:VEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫34,900.00 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫41,779.58.
GuruFocus considers Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:VEA:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 123.26
GF Value™: ₫41,779.58 vs. price of ₫34,900.00 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:VEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Business Description
Vietnam Engine & Agricultural Machinery Corp is engaged in manufacturing and trading machinery and spare parts for agricultural, forestry, and fishery production and transportation. Its products include VEAM cars, tractors, engines, agricultural machinery, and accessories.
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