Palladyne AI's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.15.
Palladyne AI's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.5.
Palladyne AI's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.08.
Therefore, Palladyne AI's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.57.
Palladyne AI (NAS:PDYN) 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.
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Palladyne AI Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palladyne AI'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.
PDYN vs ALLT, IIIV, PSFE: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Palladyne AI'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.
Palladyne AI Cash Conversion Cycle vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Palladyne AI's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palladyne AI's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
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.
Palladyne AI's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Palladyne AI (PDYN) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 19.57 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Palladyne AI and its competitors.
Is Palladyne AI's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Palladyne AI's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.57. The Software industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.53. Palladyne AI's value of 19.57 is 39.8% below this industry median. Overall, Palladyne AI has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palladyne AI's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to ALLT and IIIV?
Palladyne AI's Cash Conversion Cycle of 19.57 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.53. Palladyne AI's value of 19.57 is 39.8% 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 Software company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Software companies is 32.53, based on 2,807 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. Palladyne AI's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 19.57 is 39.8% 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 Palladyne AI and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 32.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palladyne AI's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palladyne AI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palladyne AI (PDYN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.59, compared to a current price of $5.83 — trading 266.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.57 and 39.8% below the Software industry median of 32.53. Palladyne AI's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Palladyne AI (PDYN), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.57 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 Palladyne AI (PDYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palladyne AI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.83 is trading 266.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.59.
GuruFocus considers Palladyne AI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PDYN:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 19.57
GF Value™: $1.59 vs. price of $5.83 (266.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% below the Software median
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Palladyne AI Corp is a software company focused on autonomy for robotic systems and solutions. Its artificial intelligence and machine learning software seeks to revolutionize the capabilities of robots, enabling them to observe, learn, reason, and act in structured and unstructured environments. AI and ML software platform of the company empowers robots to perceive variations or changes in the real-world environment, enabling them to autonomously maneuver and manipulate objects accurately in response. Palladyne AI software has wide application, including in industries such as automotive, aviation, construction, defense, general manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, logistics and warehousing.
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