PEGX (The Pegasus) Cash Conversion Cycle: -117.63 (As of Sep. 2006)


What is The Pegasus Cash Conversion Cycle?

The Pegasus PEGX Cash Conversion Cycle is -117.63 as of Sep. 2006.

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

The Pegasus's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was 35.11.
The Pegasus's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was 0.
The Pegasus's Days Payable for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was 152.74.
Therefore, The Pegasus's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was -117.63.


The Pegasus  (OTCPK:PEGX) 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 Pegasus Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


The Pegasus Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Pegasus'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.

The Pegasus Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

The Pegasus Annual Data
Trend Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.26 299.47 2.45 3,699.60 -23.70

The Pegasus Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06
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 -9.27 23.52 -64.80 -87.67 -117.63

PEGX vs SALM, NTN: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, The Pegasus'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 Pegasus Cash Conversion Cycle vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Pegasus's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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



The Pegasus 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 Pegasus's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=28.68+0-52.38
=-23.70

The Pegasus's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=35.11+0-152.74
=-117.63

* 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 -117.63 mean?
The Pegasus (PEGX) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -117.63 as of Sep. 2006. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on The Pegasus and its competitors.
Is The Pegasus' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
The Pegasus' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -117.63.
How does The Pegasus' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to SALM and NTN?
The Pegasus' Cash Conversion Cycle of -117.63 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.32. 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 20.32, based on 1,012 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 The Pegasus and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 20.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Pegasus's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -117.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Pegasus stock overvalued right now?
The Pegasus (PEGX) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -117.63. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -117.63. 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 Pegasus (PEGX), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -117.63 as of Sep. 2006. 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.

The Pegasus Business Description

Address 225 City Line Avenue, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA, 19004
The Pegasus Companies Inc is the holding company for a variety of satellite and media companies. The company previously operated as an independent provider of DIRECTV to more than 1.1 million subscribers but went into bankruptcy following the termination of the relationship. The company primarily owns and operates six broadcast TV stations and operates three others. These stations serve markets in Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Maine.