DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) 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.
DRS Data & Research Services Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
DRS Data & Research Services Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* 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.
DRS Data & Research Services Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
DRS Data & Research Services Cash Conversion Cycle Competitor Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DRS Data & Research Services'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.
DRS Data & Research Services Cash Conversion Cycle vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DRS Data & Research Services's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRS Data & Research Services's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
DRS Data & Research Services 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.
DRS Data & Research Services's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 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.
DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -0.64 as of Dec. 2015. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on DRS Data & Research Services and its competitors.
Is DRS Data & Research Services' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
DRS Data & Research Services' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -0.64.
How does DRS Data & Research Services' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to competitors?
DRS Data & Research Services' Cash Conversion Cycle of -0.64 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.50. 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 Business Services company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Business Services companies is 38.50, based on 1,069 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 DRS Data & Research Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 38.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRS Data & Research Services's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRS Data & Research Services stock overvalued right now?
DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -0.64. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -0.64. 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 DRS Data & Research Services (LSE:DRSA), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -0.64 as of Dec. 2015. 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.
DRS Data & Research Services PLC was incorporated on August 1, 1969. The Company is engaged in the provision of data capture services, the manufacture, sale and support of optical and image scanning equipment, design and printing of documentation used for data capture and associated software and bureau services.
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