JBS (JBS NV) Cash Conversion Cycle: 23.33 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is JBS NV Cash Conversion Cycle?

JBS NV JBS 82 Cash Conversion Cycle is 23.33 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JBS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.98 (Significantly Undervalued). 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.

JBS NV's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.12.
JBS NV's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.2.
JBS NV's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.99.
Therefore, JBS NV's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.33.


JBS NV  (NYSE:JBS) 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.


JBS NV Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


JBS NV Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JBS NV'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.

JBS NV Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

JBS NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.15 21.43 21.93 19.74 19.38

JBS NV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 22.36 23.88 24.09 21.41 23.33

JBS vs MKC, SJM, HRL: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, JBS NV'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.


JBS NV Cash Conversion Cycle vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, JBS NV's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JBS NV 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.

JBS NV's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=16.87+35.48-32.97
=19.38

JBS NV'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
=17.12+39.2-32.99
=23.33

* 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 23.33 mean?
JBS NV (JBS) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 23.33 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on JBS NV and its competitors.
Is JBS NV's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
JBS NV's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 23.33. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.44. JBS NV's value of 23.33 is 69.1% below this industry median. Overall, JBS NV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBS NV's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MKC and SJM?
JBS NV's Cash Conversion Cycle of 23.33 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.44. JBS NV's value of 23.33 is 69.1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 75.44, based on 1,944 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. JBS NV's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 23.33 is 69.1% 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 JBS NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBS NV's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 23.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBS NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBS NV (JBS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.98, compared to a current price of $12.22 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 23.33 and 69.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 75.44. JBS NV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 JBS NV (JBS), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 23.33 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 JBS NV (JBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBS NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.22 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.98. GuruFocus considers JBS NV to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JBS:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 23.33
  • GF Value™: $17.98 vs. price of $12.22 (32% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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


JBS NV Business Description

Address Stroombaan 16, 5th Floor, Amstelveen, NH, NLD, 05118-100
JBS NV is a protein food company, selling protein products, which include fresh and frozen cuts of beef, pork, lamb, fish, whole chickens, and chicken parts, to retailers, and foodservice companies. The food products are marketed under different brands such as Swift, Just Bare, Pilgrim's Pride, Sunnyvalley, Reserva Friboi, Great Southern, etc., globally. The company's reportable segments are Beef North America, which generates maximum revenue, Brazil, Seara, Pork USA, Pilgrim's Pride, Australia, and Others. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from United States of America.
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