LFST (LifeStance Health Group) Cash Conversion Cycle: 20.77 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is LifeStance Health Group Cash Conversion Cycle?

LifeStance Health Group LFST +2.22% 57 Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.77 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LFST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.22 (Modestly Overvalued). 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.

LifeStance Health Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.72.
LifeStance Health Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
LifeStance Health Group's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.95.
Therefore, LifeStance Health Group's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.77.


LifeStance Health Group  (NAS:LFST) 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.


LifeStance Health Group Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


LifeStance Health Group Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LifeStance Health Group'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.

LifeStance Health Group Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

LifeStance Health Group Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.22 23.21 27.60 27.01 20.71

LifeStance Health Group 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 30.53 32.73 27.73 20.34 20.77

LFST vs NHC, BKD, CON: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, LifeStance Health Group'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.


LifeStance Health Group Cash Conversion Cycle vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, LifeStance Health Group's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LifeStance Health Group's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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LifeStance Health Group 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.

LifeStance Health Group'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
=29.15+0-8.44
=20.71

LifeStance Health Group'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
=24.72+0-3.95
=20.77

* 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 20.77 mean?
LifeStance Health Group (LFST) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 20.77 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on LifeStance Health Group and its competitors.
Is LifeStance Health Group's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
LifeStance Health Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.77. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.32. LifeStance Health Group's value of 20.77 is 13.4% above this industry median. Overall, LifeStance Health Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LifeStance Health Group's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to NHC and BKD?
LifeStance Health Group's Cash Conversion Cycle of 20.77 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.32. LifeStance Health Group's value of 20.77 is 13.4% 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.32, based on 667 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. LifeStance Health Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 20.77 is 13.4% 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 LifeStance Health Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LifeStance Health Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LifeStance Health Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group (LFST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.22, compared to a current price of $9.65 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.77 and 13.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.32. LifeStance Health Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.77 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 LifeStance Health Group (LFST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeStance Health Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.65 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.22. GuruFocus considers LifeStance Health Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LFST:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 20.77
  • GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $9.65 (17.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.4% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median

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


LifeStance Health Group Business Description

Address 4800 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 2500, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85251
LifeStance Health Group Inc is a mental healthcare company that operates as a provider of outpatient mental health services, spanning psychiatric evaluations and treatment, psychological and neuropsychological testing, and individual, family, and group therapy. It treats a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder, using evidence-based approaches to ensure effective treatment. The group has a single operating and reportable segment of mental health services.
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