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Chilanga Cement's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.144.
Chilanga Cement's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 74.36.
Chilanga Cement's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 55.437.
Therefore, Chilanga Cement's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 21.07.
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.
Chilanga Cement Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Chilanga Cement Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chilanga Cement'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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, Chilanga Cement'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.
Chilanga Cement Cash Conversion Cycle vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Chilanga Cement's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chilanga Cement's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
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.
Chilanga Cement'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.
Chilanga Cement (LUS:CHIL) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 21.07 as of Jun. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Chilanga Cement and its competitors.
Is Chilanga Cement's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Chilanga Cement's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 21.07. The Building Materials industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 78.25. Chilanga Cement's value of 21.07 is 73.1% below this industry median. Overall, Chilanga Cement has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chilanga Cement's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to ?
Chilanga Cement's Cash Conversion Cycle of 21.07 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 78.25. Chilanga Cement's value of 21.07 is 73.1% 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Building Materials companies is 78.25, based on 408 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. Chilanga Cement's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 21.07 is 73.1% 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 Chilanga Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 78.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chilanga Cement's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 21.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chilanga Cement stock overvalued right now?
Chilanga Cement (LUS:CHIL) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 21.07. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 21.07 and 73.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 78.25. Chilanga Cement's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Chilanga Cement (LUS:CHIL), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 21.07 as of Jun. 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.
Chilanga Cement PLC is a Zambian manufacturer and supplier of cement and related building materials. It produces a range of cement products under brands including Mphamvu 32.5N, SupaSet 42.5R, Powerplus 42.5N, PowerBuild 42.5R, and Supablock 42.5N, along with PawaLime quick lime. The company serves construction and infrastructure customers, including contractors, block and brick makers, and concrete producers, primarily in Zambia. Its operations span the cement value chain, covering cement, concrete, aggregates, and lime, with quarrying and manufacturing facilities in the country. Revenue is generated mainly through the sale of cement and building materials to domestic customers, with distribution through a network of depots and dealers. Chilanga Cement is listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange.
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