LENZ (LENZ Therapeutics) Cash Conversion Cycle: -351.16 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is LENZ Therapeutics Cash Conversion Cycle?

LENZ Therapeutics LENZ -1.13% 12 Cash Conversion Cycle is -351.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LENZ with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 2 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.

LENZ Therapeutics's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.13.
LENZ Therapeutics's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 272.82.
LENZ Therapeutics's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 640.11.
Therefore, LENZ Therapeutics's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was -351.16.


LENZ Therapeutics  (NAS:LENZ) 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.


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LENZ Therapeutics Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LENZ Therapeutics'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.

LENZ Therapeutics Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

LENZ Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -1,107.92

LENZ Therapeutics Quarterly Data
Dec21 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.91 -351.16

LENZ vs KRRO, ANTX, OKUR: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, LENZ Therapeutics'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.


LENZ Therapeutics Cash Conversion Cycle vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, LENZ Therapeutics's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LENZ Therapeutics 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.

LENZ Therapeutics'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
=6.29+2563.73-3677.94
=-1,107.92

LENZ Therapeutics'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
=16.13+272.82-640.11
=-351.16

* 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 -351.16 mean?
LENZ Therapeutics (LENZ) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -351.16 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on LENZ Therapeutics and its competitors.
Is LENZ Therapeutics' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
LENZ Therapeutics' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -351.16. Overall, LENZ Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LENZ Therapeutics' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to KRRO and ANTX?
LENZ Therapeutics' Cash Conversion Cycle of -351.16 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 103.08. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Biotechnology companies is 103.08, based on 871 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 LENZ Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 103.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LENZ Therapeutics's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -351.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LENZ Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
LENZ Therapeutics (LENZ) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -351.16. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -351.16. LENZ Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 2 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 LENZ Therapeutics (LENZ), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -351.16 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.

LENZ Therapeutics Business Description

Address 201 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite 300, Solana Beach, CA, USA, 92075
LENZ Therapeutics Inc is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapies to improve vision and developing ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. Its products VIZZ (aceclidine ophthalmic solution) 1.44% is a once-daily eye drop developed to restore clear near vision for up to 10 hours. VIZZ is powered by aceclidine, highlighted by its differentiated mechanism of action as a predominantly pupil-selective miotic that interacts with the iris, with minimal ciliary muscle stimulation.
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