Tata Motors (NSE:TMCV) Cash Conversion Cycle: -42.67 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Tata Motors Cash Conversion Cycle?

Tata Motors NSE:TMCV +0.63% 12 Cash Conversion Cycle is -42.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:TMCV with a GF Score™ of 12/100. 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.

Tata Motors's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.56.
Tata Motors's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.75.
Tata Motors's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 79.98.
Therefore, Tata Motors's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was -42.67.


Tata Motors  (NSE:TMCV) 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.


Tata Motors Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Tata Motors Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tata Motors'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.

Tata Motors Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Tata Motors Annual Data
Trend Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle
-46.51 -192.04 -50.37

Tata Motors Quarterly Data
Mar24 Dec24 Mar25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle 0.00 -249.51 -47.44 -46.68 -42.67

NSE:TMCV vs TSLA, GM, F: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Tata Motors'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.


Tata Motors Cash Conversion Cycle vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tata Motors's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tata Motors's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Tata Motors 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.

Tata Motors's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=12.66+31.74-94.77
=-50.37

Tata Motors'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
=9.56+27.75-79.98
=-42.67

* 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 -42.67 mean?
Tata Motors (NSE:TMCV) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -42.67 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Tata Motors and its competitors.
Is Tata Motors' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Tata Motors' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -42.67. Overall, Tata Motors has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Motors' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to TSLA and GM?
Tata Motors' Cash Conversion Cycle of -42.67 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.23. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.23, based on 1,322 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 Tata Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tata Motors's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -42.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Motors stock overvalued right now?
Tata Motors (NSE:TMCV) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -42.67. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -42.67. Tata Motors' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Tata Motors (NSE:TMCV), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -42.67 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.

Tata Motors Business Description

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Tata Motors Ltd is an automobile manufacturer, offering a diverse portfolio of smarter, integrated, and safer mobility solutions. It designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of automotive vehicles. The company also manufactures engines for industrial applications. Its operating segments consist of: a) Automotive: The Automotive segment consists of Tata Commercial Vehicles and consists of three sub-segments: Commercial Vehicles, Corporate/ unallocable, Intrasegment. b) Others: Others consist of IT services and Insurance Broking services. The majority of revenue is generated from the Tata Commercial Vehicles sub-segment of the Automotive segment. Geographically, the group operates in India, South Korea, and the rest of the world. The majority of its revenue is generated in India.
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