Hardide (LSE:HDD) Cash Conversion Cycle: -23.83 (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:HDD Hardide PLC LSE:HDD
38 GF Score
Price £0.68
GF Value £0.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Hardide Cash Conversion Cycle?

Hardide LSE:HDD 38 Cash Conversion Cycle is -23.83 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HDD with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). 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.

Hardide's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.44.
Hardide's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.78.
Hardide's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 112.05.
Therefore, Hardide's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was -23.83.


Hardide  (LSE:HDD) 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.


Hardide Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Hardide Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Hardide'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.

Hardide Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Hardide Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 48.92 38.74 10.31 9.37 0.52

Hardide Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -16.97 -21.05 -27.86 -43.90 -23.83

LSE:HDD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hardide'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.


Hardide Cash Conversion Cycle vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hardide's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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


LSE:HDD
38GF Score
Hardide PLC LSE:HDD
Cash Conversion Cycle is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Hardide 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.

Hardide's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=71.91+24.11-95.5
=0.52

Hardide'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
=62.44+25.78-112.05
=-23.83

* 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 -23.83 mean?
Hardide (LSE:HDD) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -23.83 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Hardide and its competitors.
Is Hardide's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Hardide's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -23.83. Overall, Hardide has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardide's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to LIN and SHW?
Hardide's Cash Conversion Cycle of -23.83 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.14. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Chemicals companies is 89.14, based on 1,580 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 Hardide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hardide's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -23.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide (LSE:HDD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 385.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -23.83. Hardide's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -23.83 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 Hardide (LSE:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 385.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14. GuruFocus considers Hardide to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HDD:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -23.83
  • GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.68 (385.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Hardide Business Description

Other Exchanges 9V0:Germany
Address 9 Longlands Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, GBR, OX26 5AH
Hardide PLC is a UK-based company that acts as a provider of tungsten carbide coatings for metal components operating in abrasive, erosive, corrosive, and chemically aggressive environments. The company provides nanostructured and patented, low-temperature chemical vapour deposition coating which provides wear and corrosion resistance and combines toughness with ductility. It extends the life of critical components across high-value industries and applications including oil and gas, pumps, aerospace, petrochemical, power generation, defense, industrial tooling, and others. The company has it's reportable segments namely UK operation, United States operation and Corporate Central Functions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from United Kingdom operations.
38GF Score

Get the complete analysis for LSE:HDD

Cash Conversion Cycle is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

£0.68
Price
£0.14
GF Value