Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) Cash Conversion Cycle: -124.19 (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Norman Broadbent Cash Conversion Cycle?

Norman Broadbent LSE:NBB +4.32% 74 Cash Conversion Cycle is -124.19 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:NBB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Norman Broadbent's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 62.05.
Norman Broadbent's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.
Norman Broadbent's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 186.24.
Therefore, Norman Broadbent's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was -124.19.


Norman Broadbent  (LSE:NBB) 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.


Norman Broadbent Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Norman Broadbent Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norman Broadbent'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.

Norman Broadbent Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Norman Broadbent Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 27.57 10.73 -9.58 8.87

Norman Broadbent Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -233.23 -237.00 -115.69 -136.74 -124.19

LSE:NBB vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Norman Broadbent'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.


Norman Broadbent Cash Conversion Cycle vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Norman Broadbent's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Norman Broadbent 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.

Norman Broadbent'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
=49.6+0-40.73
=8.87

Norman Broadbent's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=62.05+0-186.24
=-124.19

* 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 -124.19 mean?
Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -124.19 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Norman Broadbent and its competitors.
Is Norman Broadbent's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Norman Broadbent's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -124.19. Overall, Norman Broadbent has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norman Broadbent's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to KFY and RHI?
Norman Broadbent's Cash Conversion Cycle of -124.19 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 1,067 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 Norman Broadbent 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. Norman Broadbent's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -124.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norman Broadbent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.75, compared to a current price of £1.81 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -124.19. Norman Broadbent's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -124.19 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.81 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.75. GuruFocus considers Norman Broadbent to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NBB:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -124.19
  • GF Value™: £2.75 vs. price of £1.81 (34.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Norman Broadbent Business Description

Address 68 King William Street, London, GBR, EC4N 7HR
Norman Broadbent PLC is a UK-based company engaged in providing talent acquisition and advisory services. The company offers Executive Search, Senior Interim Management, Research and Insight, Leadership Consulting and Assessment, and executive-level Recruitment Solutions. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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