The Standard Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was 382.85.
The Standard Group's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was .
The Standard Group's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was .
Therefore, The Standard Group's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was 382.85.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) 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.
The Standard Group Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
The Standard Group Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Standard 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.
NAI:SGL vs NYT, WLY: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, The Standard 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.
The Standard Group Cash Conversion Cycle vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Standard Group's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
The Standard 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.
The Standard Group's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 382.85 as of Jun. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on The Standard Group and its competitors.
Is The Standard Group's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
The Standard Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 382.85. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.97. The Standard Group's value of 382.85 is 1817.1% above this industry median. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to NYT and WLY?
The Standard Group's Cash Conversion Cycle of 382.85 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.97. The Standard Group's value of 382.85 is 1817.1% above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Media - Diversified companies is 19.97, based on 1,008 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. The Standard Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 382.85 is 1817.1% above 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 The Standard Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Standard Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 382.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.43, compared to a current price of KES5.98 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 382.85 and 1817.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 19.97. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 382.85 as of Jun. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES5.98 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.43.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 382.85
GF Value™: KES3.43 vs. price of KES5.98 (74.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1817.1% above the Media - Diversified median
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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