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Origin Agritech's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.97.
Origin Agritech's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 80.88.
Origin Agritech's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.7.
Therefore, Origin Agritech's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.15.
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.
Origin Agritech Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Origin Agritech Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Origin Agritech'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.
SEED vs SGTM, PUBC, GNVR: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Origin Agritech'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.
Origin Agritech Cash Conversion Cycle vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Origin Agritech's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Origin Agritech'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.
Origin Agritech's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 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.
Origin Agritech (SEED) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 42.15 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Origin Agritech and its competitors.
Is Origin Agritech's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Origin Agritech's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 42.15. The Agriculture industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.55. Origin Agritech's value of 42.15 is 57.2% below this industry median. Overall, Origin Agritech has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Agritech's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to SGTM and PUBC?
Origin Agritech's Cash Conversion Cycle of 42.15 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.55. Origin Agritech's value of 42.15 is 57.2% 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Agriculture companies is 98.55, based on 249 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. Origin Agritech's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 42.15 is 57.2% 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 Origin Agritech and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 98.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Origin Agritech's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 42.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Agritech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech (SEED) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $1.01 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 42.15 and 57.2% below the Agriculture industry median of 98.55. Origin Agritech's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Origin Agritech (SEED), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 42.15 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 Origin Agritech (SEED) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.01 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94.
GuruFocus considers Origin Agritech to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SEED:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 42.15
GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $1.01 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.2% below the Agriculture median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEED stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Origin Agritech Ltd is a Chinese agricultural technology company operating in the PRC including seed research and development activities featured in crop seed breeding and genetic improvement. The company's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits.
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