Life Healthcare Group Holdings (OTCPK:LTGHF) 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Life Healthcare Group Holdings 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
LTGHF vs HCA, THC, DVA: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Life Healthcare Group Holdings'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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Life Healthcare Group Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings 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.
* 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.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings (LTGHF) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -54.59 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -54.59. Overall, Life Healthcare Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to HCA and THC?
Life Healthcare Group Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle of -54.59 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.10. 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 18.10, based on 665 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 Life Healthcare Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 18.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Life Healthcare Group Holdings's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -54.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Life Healthcare Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Healthcare Group Holdings (LTGHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $0.82 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -54.59. Life Healthcare Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Life Healthcare Group Holdings (LTGHF), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -54.59 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 Life Healthcare Group Holdings (LTGHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Life Healthcare Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.82 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94.
GuruFocus considers Life Healthcare Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTGHF:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -54.59
GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $0.82 (13.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTGHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Business Description
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd is a private healthcare provider in southern Africa, prominently serving the medically insured market. The company is in the business of providing hospital and complementary services (which include mental healthcare, acute rehabilitation, renal dialysis, oncology and diagnostics) and healthcare services. It operates via three segments: Hospitals segment (acute hospitals), the Complementary Services segment (mental health, acute rehabilitation, renal dialysis, oncology and diagnostics) and the Healthcare Services segment (Life Nkanyisa and Life Health Solutions). The majority of revenue is derived from the hospitals segment. Geographically, the company generates the maximum revenue from Southern Africa.
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