MLFNF (Maple Leaf Foods) Cash Conversion Cycle: 10.15 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Maple Leaf Foods Cash Conversion Cycle?

Maple Leaf Foods MLFNF 56 Cash Conversion Cycle is 10.15 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MLFNF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 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.

Maple Leaf Foods's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.42.
Maple Leaf Foods's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.37.
Maple Leaf Foods's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.64.
Therefore, Maple Leaf Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.15.


Maple Leaf Foods  (OTCPK:MLFNF) 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.


Maple Leaf Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Maple Leaf Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maple Leaf Foods'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.

Maple Leaf Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Maple Leaf Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
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Maple Leaf Foods 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 39.84 25.81 20.32 8.78 10.15

MLFNF vs KHC, GIS: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Maple Leaf Foods'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.


Maple Leaf Foods Cash Conversion Cycle vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maple Leaf Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Maple Leaf Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Maple Leaf Foods 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.

Maple Leaf Foods'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
=10.7+66.44-59.41
=17.73

Maple Leaf Foods'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
=10.42+59.37-59.64
=10.15

* 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 10.15 mean?
Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 10.15 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors.
Is Maple Leaf Foods' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Maple Leaf Foods' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 10.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.52. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 10.15 is 86.6% below this industry median. Overall, Maple Leaf Foods has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maple Leaf Foods' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to KHC and GIS?
Maple Leaf Foods' Cash Conversion Cycle of 10.15 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.52. Maple Leaf Foods' value of 10.15 is 86.6% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 75.52, based on 1,946 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. Maple Leaf Foods's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 10.15 is 86.6% 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 Maple Leaf Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maple Leaf Foods's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 10.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maple Leaf Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.32, compared to a current price of $21.79 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 10.15 and 86.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 75.52. Maple Leaf Foods' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 10.15 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 Maple Leaf Foods (MLFNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maple Leaf Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.79 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.32. GuruFocus considers Maple Leaf Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MLFNF:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 10.15
  • GF Value™: $14.32 vs. price of $21.79 (52.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median

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


Maple Leaf Foods Business Description

Address 6897 Financial Drive, Mississauga, ON, CAN, L5N 0A8
Maple Leaf Foods Inc is a protein-focused consumer packaged goods company that responsibly produces food products under brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, and Field Roast. The company's portfolio includes prepared meats, ready-to-cook and ready-to-serve meals, value-added fresh pork and poultry, and plant protein products. Its main markets are Canada, the United States, and Others.
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