Alaska Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.52.
Alaska Air Group's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.32.
Alaska Air Group's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.64.
Therefore, Alaska Air Group's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.20.
Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) 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.
Alaska Air Group Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Alaska Air Group Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alaska Air Group'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.
LTS:0HC3 vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air Group'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.
Alaska Air Group Cash Conversion Cycle vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air Group's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Alaska Air Group 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.
Alaska Air Group's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 12.20 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Alaska Air Group and its competitors.
Is Alaska Air Group's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Alaska Air Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 12.20. The Transportation industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.28. Alaska Air Group's value of 12.20 is 39.8% below this industry median. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CPA and SKYW?
Alaska Air Group's Cash Conversion Cycle of 12.20 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.28. Alaska Air Group's value of 12.20 is 39.8% below this benchmark. 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 Transportation company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Transportation companies is 20.28, based on 999 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. Alaska Air Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 12.20 is 39.8% below the industry median. 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 Alaska Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alaska Air Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 12.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.44, compared to a current price of $52.18 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 12.20 and 39.8% below the Transportation industry median of 20.28. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 12.20 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 Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.18 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of $64.44.
GuruFocus considers Alaska Air Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HC3:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 12.20
GF Value™: $64.44 vs. price of $52.18 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% below the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon, in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements. The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary, and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
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