Philippine National Construction (PHS:PNC) Cash Conversion Cycle: -626.53 (As of Dec. 2024)


What is Philippine National Construction Cash Conversion Cycle?

Philippine National Construction PHS:PNC Cash Conversion Cycle is -626.53 as of Dec. 2024. 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.

Philippine National Construction's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.
Philippine National Construction's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 194.27.
Philippine National Construction's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was 820.8.
Therefore, Philippine National Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Dec. 2024 was -626.53.


Philippine National Construction  (PHS:PNC) 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.


Philippine National Construction Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Philippine National Construction Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Philippine National Construction'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.

Philippine National Construction Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Philippine National Construction Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cash Conversion Cycle
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Philippine National Construction Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
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Philippine National Construction Cash Conversion Cycle Competitor Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Philippine National Construction'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.


Philippine National Construction Cash Conversion Cycle vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Philippine National Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Philippine National Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.



Philippine National Construction 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.

Philippine National Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=0+194.27-820.8
=-626.53

Philippine National Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=0+194.27-820.8
=-626.53

* 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 -626.53 mean?
Philippine National Construction (PHS:PNC) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -626.53 as of Dec. 2024. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Philippine National Construction and its competitors.
Is Philippine National Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Philippine National Construction's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -626.53.
How does Philippine National Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to competitors?
Philippine National Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle of -626.53 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.89. 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 Construction company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Construction companies is 55.89, based on 1,768 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 Philippine National Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Philippine National Construction's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -626.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philippine National Construction stock overvalued right now?
Philippine National Construction (PHS:PNC) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -626.53. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -626.53. 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 Philippine National Construction (PHS:PNC), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -626.53 as of Dec. 2024. 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.

Philippine National Construction Business Description

Address KM. 15, East Service Road, PNCC Complex, Bicutan, Paranaque, PHL, 1700
Philippine National Construction Corp. engages in construction and engineering activities throughout the Philippines. It undertakes a range of projects comprising the construction of highways, bridges, and industrial facilities, as well as land development. The company offers services in various phases of a project, including feasibility studies, design and detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and project management, concrete pre-casting, steel fabrication, materials processing, and equipment rental/leasing. It also provides other support services, such as pre-fabrication, materials processing, and equipment rebuilding.