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Shengfeng Development's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 77.03.
Shengfeng Development's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.
Shengfeng Development's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 49.48.
Therefore, Shengfeng Development's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.55.
Shengfeng Development (NAS:SFWL) 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.
Shengfeng Development Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Shengfeng Development Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shengfeng Development'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.
SFWL vs CRGO, JANL, NCEW: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Shengfeng Development'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.
Shengfeng Development Cash Conversion Cycle vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shengfeng Development's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shengfeng Development's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Shengfeng Development 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.
Shengfeng Development's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
Shengfeng Development (SFWL) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 27.55 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Shengfeng Development and its competitors.
Is Shengfeng Development's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Shengfeng Development's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 27.55. The Transportation industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.73. Shengfeng Development's value of 27.55 is 39.6% above this industry median. Overall, Shengfeng Development has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shengfeng Development's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CRGO and JANL?
Shengfeng Development's Cash Conversion Cycle of 27.55 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.73. Shengfeng Development's value of 27.55 is 39.6% 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 a Transportation company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Transportation companies is 19.73, based on 1,008 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. Shengfeng Development's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 27.55 is 39.6% 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 Shengfeng Development and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shengfeng Development's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 27.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shengfeng Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development (SFWL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.29, compared to a current price of $14.25 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 27.55 and 39.6% above the Transportation industry median of 19.73. Shengfeng Development's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 27.55 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.25 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.29.
GuruFocus considers Shengfeng Development to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFWL:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 27.55
GF Value™: $28.29 vs. price of $14.25 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.6% above the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shengfeng Development Ltd is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers contract logistics services in China. The contract logistics services offered by the company include planning and designing supply chains, designing facilities, processing orders, collecting payments, managing inventories, and providing client services. The company's operations are based in the PRC. Its integrated logistics solutions are comprised of three business streams: B2B freight transportation services; cloud storage services; and value-added services. The company derives maximum revenue from Transportation, followed by Warehouse storage management services. The solutions provides by the company are : Internet TV; Electronic communication; Textiles and Apparel; Automotive parts; and e-commerce.
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