Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (OTCPK:PFFVF) 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
PFFVF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Cash Conversion Cycle vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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.
* 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 165.10 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 165.10. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.34. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 165.10 is 35% above this industry median. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to GEV and ETN?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Cash Conversion Cycle of 165.10 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.34. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 165.10 is 35% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Industrial Products companies is 122.34, based on 3,033 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 165.10 is 35% 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 165.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $184.42, compared to a current price of $190.00 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 165.10 and 35% above the Industrial Products industry median of 122.34. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 165.10 as of Dec. 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $190.00 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $184.42.
GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PFFVF:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 165.10
GF Value™: $184.42 vs. price of $190.00 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% above the Industrial Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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