Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) Cash Conversion Cycle: 0.00 (As of Dec. 2012)

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What is Want AB Cash Conversion Cycle?

Want AB OSTO:TOWO Cash Conversion Cycle is 0.00 as of Dec. 2012.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Want AB's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Dec. 2012 was 0.
Want AB's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2012 was .
Want AB's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2012 was .
Therefore, Want AB's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Dec. 2012 was 0.00.

Want AB  (OSTO:TOWO) 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.

Want AB Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms

Want AB Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Want AB'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.

Want AB Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

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Want AB Cash Conversion Cycle Competitor Comparison

For the subindustry, Want AB'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.

Want AB Cash Conversion Cycle vs Industry

For the industry and sector, Want AB's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Want AB's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


Want AB 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.

Want AB's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=0+-
=0.00

Want AB's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=0+-
=0.00

* 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 0.00 mean?
Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 0.00 as of Dec. 2012. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Want AB and its competitors.
Is Want AB's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Want AB's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 0.00.
How does Want AB's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to competitors?
Want AB's Cash Conversion Cycle is 0.00. 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 company?
A good Cash Conversion Cycle depends on the industry context. 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 Want AB and its competitors. Want AB's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want AB stock overvalued right now?
Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 0.00. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 0.00. 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 Want AB (OSTO:TOWO), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 0.00 as of Dec. 2012. 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.