H2O America's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 31.
H2O America's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
H2O America's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 84.36.
Therefore, H2O America's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -53.36.
H2O America (NAS:HTO) 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.
H2O America Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
H2O America Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America'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.
HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.
H2O America Cash Conversion Cycle vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America'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.
H2O America'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.
H2O America (HTO) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -53.36 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors.
Is H2O America's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
H2O America's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -53.36. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CWT and AWR?
H2O America's Cash Conversion Cycle of -53.36 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 13.94. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.94, based on 497 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 H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 13.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -53.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.40, compared to a current price of $59.30 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -53.36. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 H2O America (HTO), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -53.36 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 H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.30 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $57.40.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -53.36
GF Value™: $57.40 vs. price of $59.30 (3.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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