SCST (Suncast Solar Energy) Cash Conversion Cycle: -630.09 (As of Dec. 2008)


What is Suncast Solar Energy Cash Conversion Cycle?

Suncast Solar Energy SCST Cash Conversion Cycle is -630.09 as of Dec. 2008.

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

Suncast Solar Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Dec. 2008 was 102.18.
Suncast Solar Energy's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2008 was 0.
Suncast Solar Energy's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2008 was 732.27.
Therefore, Suncast Solar Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Dec. 2008 was -630.09.

Suncast Solar Energy  (OTCPK:SCST) 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.

Suncast Solar Energy Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms

Suncast Solar Energy Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suncast Solar Energy'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.

Suncast Solar Energy Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Suncast Solar Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -1,420.14 -1,399.63 -1,336.53 -689.27

Suncast Solar Energy Quarterly Data
Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08
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 -1,192.53 -711.11 -516.81 -489.92 -630.09

SCST vs ECEZ, CESX, ALAN: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Suncast Solar Energy'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.

Suncast Solar Energy Cash Conversion Cycle vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Suncast Solar Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Suncast Solar Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


Suncast Solar Energy 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.

Suncast Solar Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=28.09+0-717.36
=-689.27

Suncast Solar Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=102.18+0-732.27
=-630.09

* 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 -630.09 mean?
Suncast Solar Energy (SCST) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -630.09 as of Dec. 2008. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Suncast Solar Energy and its competitors.
Is Suncast Solar Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Suncast Solar Energy's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -630.09.
How does Suncast Solar Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to ECEZ and CESX?
Suncast Solar Energy's Cash Conversion Cycle of -630.09 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 49.84. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Waste Management companies is 49.84, based on 241 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 Suncast Solar Energy and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 49.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suncast Solar Energy's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -630.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suncast Solar Energy stock overvalued right now?
Suncast Solar Energy (SCST) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -630.09. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -630.09. 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 Suncast Solar Energy (SCST), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -630.09 as of Dec. 2008. 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.

Suncast Solar Energy Business Description

Address 1550 Larimer Street, 306, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
Suncast Solar Energy Inc provides environmental testing and other services within the United States.