PDD Holdings (MEX:PDDN) Cash Conversion Cycle: -234.74 (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:PDDN PDD Holdings Inc MEX:PDDN
64 GF Score
Price MXN1,445.57
GF Value MXN2,696.17
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PDD Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle?

PDD Holdings MEX:PDDN +8.20% 64 Cash Conversion Cycle is -234.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PDDN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,696.17 (Significantly 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.

PDD Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.62.
PDD Holdings's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
PDD Holdings's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 239.36.
Therefore, PDD Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was -234.74.


PDD Holdings  (MEX:PDDN) 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.


PDD Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


PDD Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PDD 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.

PDD Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

PDD Holdings 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 -648.30 -819.09 -336.97 -229.46 -261.40

PDD Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -234.35 -188.87 -187.61 -195.56 -234.74

MEX:PDDN vs MELI, DASH, SE: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, PDD 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.


PDD Holdings Cash Conversion Cycle vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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PDD 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.

PDD Holdings'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
=3.9+0-265.3
=-261.40

PDD Holdings's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=4.62+0-239.36
=-234.74

* 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 -234.74 mean?
PDD Holdings (MEX:PDDN) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -234.74 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on PDD Holdings and its competitors.
Is PDD Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
PDD Holdings' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -234.74. Overall, PDD Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PDD Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to MELI and DASH?
PDD Holdings' Cash Conversion Cycle of -234.74 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 PDD 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. PDD Holdings's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -234.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PDD Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDD Holdings (MEX:PDDN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,696.17, compared to a current price of MXN1,445.57 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -234.74. PDD Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 PDD Holdings (MEX:PDDN), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -234.74 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 PDD Holdings (MEX:PDDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PDD Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,445.57 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,696.17. GuruFocus considers PDD Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PDDN:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -234.74
  • GF Value™: MXN2,696.17 vs. price of MXN1,445.57 (46.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

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


PDD Holdings Business Description

Address 25 St Stephen’s Green, First Floor, Dublin 2, Dublin, IRL, D02 XF99
PDD Holdings operates commerce businesses globally. Its main operations are Pinduoduo, a social commerce platform in China, and Temu, a global e-commerce marketplace. PDD also has a community group purchase business in China. PDD has built a network of sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment capabilities that support its underlying businesses. PDD has also started its first-party brand business for global markets.
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