Mining Investments Resources (LSE:MIR) Cash Conversion Cycle: -334.58 (As of Dec. 2013)


What is Mining Investments Resources Cash Conversion Cycle?

Mining Investments Resources LSE:MIR Cash Conversion Cycle is -334.58 as of Dec. 2013. 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.

Mining Investments Resources's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was 121.67.
Mining Investments Resources's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was 0.
Mining Investments Resources's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was 456.25.
Therefore, Mining Investments Resources's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was -334.58.


Mining Investments Resources  (LSE:MIR) 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.


Mining Investments Resources Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Mining Investments Resources Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mining Investments Resources'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.

Mining Investments Resources Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Mining Investments Resources Annual Data
Trend Mar04 Mar05 Mar06 Mar07 Mar08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 4,610.53 3,127.07 0.00 0.00

Mining Investments Resources Semi-Annual Data
Sep03 Mar04 Sep04 Mar05 Sep05 Mar06 Sep06 Mar07 Sep07 Mar08 Sep08 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13
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 1,700.90 0.00 4.51 0.00 -334.58

Mining Investments Resources Cash Conversion Cycle Competitor Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Mining Investments Resources'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.


Mining Investments Resources Cash Conversion Cycle vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Mining Investments Resources's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mining Investments Resources's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.



Mining Investments Resources 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.

Mining Investments Resources's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2013 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=0+0-0
=0.00

Mining Investments Resources's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=121.67+0-456.25
=-334.58

* 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 -334.58 mean?
Mining Investments Resources (LSE:MIR) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -334.58 as of Dec. 2013. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Mining Investments Resources and its competitors.
Is Mining Investments Resources' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Mining Investments Resources' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -334.58.
How does Mining Investments Resources' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to competitors?
Mining Investments Resources' Cash Conversion Cycle of -334.58 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 70.95. 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Conglomerates companies is 70.95, based on 548 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 Mining Investments Resources and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 70.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mining Investments Resources's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -334.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mining Investments Resources stock overvalued right now?
Mining Investments Resources (LSE:MIR) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -334.58. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -334.58. 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 Mining Investments Resources (LSE:MIR), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -334.58 as of Dec. 2013. 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.

Mining Investments Resources Business Description

Mining Investments Resources PLC is an investing company. It mainly invests in businesses which possess the opportunity for high growth, generally through exploitation of intellectual property. The Company's investing policy is to acquire a diverse portfolio of direct and indirect interests in exploration and producing projects and assets in the natural resources sector.