Altern Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 107.73.
Altern Energy's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.62.
Altern Energy's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 99.2.
Therefore, Altern Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.15.
Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) 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.
Altern Energy Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Altern Energy Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altern Energy'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.
KAR:ALTN vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Altern Energy'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.
Altern Energy Cash Conversion Cycle vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Altern Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altern Energy'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.
Altern Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 54.15 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Altern Energy and its competitors.
Is Altern Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Altern Energy's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 54.15. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 25.34. Altern Energy's value of 54.15 is 113.7% above this industry median. Overall, Altern Energy has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altern Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CEG and VST?
Altern Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle of 54.15 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 25.34. Altern Energy's value of 54.15 is 113.7% above 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 25.34, based on 416 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. Altern Energy's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 54.15 is 113.7% above 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 Altern Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 25.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altern Energy's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 54.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altern Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨0.72, compared to a current price of ₨8.39 — trading 1065.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 54.15 and 113.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 25.34. Altern Energy's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 54.15 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 Altern Energy (KAR:ALTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altern Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨8.39 is trading 1065.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨0.72.
GuruFocus considers Altern Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ALTN:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 54.15
GF Value™: ₨0.72 vs. price of ₨8.39 (1065.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ALTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altern Energy Ltd generates and supplies electric power to the Water and Power Development Authority of Pakistan from its thermal power plant. It operates in the engineering, power, chemicals, and agriculture sectors. The company's principal activity is to build, own, operate, and maintain a gas-fired power plant having a gross capacity of 32 Mega Watts.
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