Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) Cash Conversion Cycle: -4.39 (As of Dec. 2025)


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Price ZMW350.00
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What is Shoprite Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle?

Shoprite Holdings LUS:SHOP 100 Cash Conversion Cycle is -4.39 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LUS:SHOP with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ZMW426.37 (Modestly Undervalued). 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.

Shoprite Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.14.
Shoprite Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 54.16.
Shoprite Holdings's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 66.69.
Therefore, Shoprite Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.39.


Shoprite Holdings  (LUS:SHOP) 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.


Shoprite Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Shoprite Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shoprite Holdings'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.

Shoprite Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Shoprite Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.50 28.04 29.24 13.50 0.61

Shoprite Holdings 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 13.65 1.61 -0.28 -1.04 -4.39

LUS:SHOP vs DDS, M: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Shoprite 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.


Shoprite Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoprite Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shoprite Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Shoprite 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.

Shoprite Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=8.52+54.56-62.47
=0.61

Shoprite Holdings'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
=8.14+54.16-66.69
=-4.39

* 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 -4.39 mean?
Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -4.39 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Shoprite Holdings and its competitors.
Is Shoprite Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Shoprite Holdings' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -4.39. Overall, Shoprite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoprite Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to DDS and M?
Shoprite Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle of -4.39 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 69.06. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Retail - Cyclical companies is 69.06, based on 1,122 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 Shoprite Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 69.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoprite Holdings's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoprite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ZMW426.37, compared to a current price of ZMW350.00 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -4.39. Shoprite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 2 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -4.39 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 Shoprite Holdings (LUS:SHOP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ZMW350.00 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ZMW426.37. GuruFocus considers Shoprite Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LUS:SHOP:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -4.39
  • GF Value™: ZMW426.37 vs. price of ZMW350.00 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Shoprite Holdings Business Description

Address Cnr William Dabbs Street and Old Paarl Road, Brackenfell, WC, ZAF, 7560
Shoprite Holdings Ltd is Africa's food retailer, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a widespread presence across multiple African countries. The company's main business is supermarket retailing through brands such as Shoprite, Usave, and Checkers. The company organizes its operations into three main segments: Supermarkets RSA, which covers its core supermarket retail operations in South Africa. The company segments include Supermarkets Non-RSA, covering supermarket operations in other African countries; and Other Operating Segments, which include franchise stores, pharmacies, pet products, clothing, and other specialist retail formats.
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