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COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428) 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Annual Data
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Cash Conversion Cycle Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co'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.
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Cash Conversion Cycle vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -18.04 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co and its competitors.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -18.04. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to competitors?
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of -18.04 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.92. 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 19.92, based on 1,002 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 COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -18.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.54, compared to a current price of ¥10.57 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -18.04. COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -18.04 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 COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co (SHSE:600428) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.57 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.54.
GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600428:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -18.04
GF Value™: ¥8.54 vs. price of ¥10.57 (23.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600428 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Business Description
COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the multipurpose shipping business. It also offers specialized shipping services. The company's specialized shipping unit owns semisubmersible ships, heavy-lift ships, roll-on/roll-off vessels, and vehicle carriers. Parent company COSCO owns a 50.13% stake in COSCO Shipping. At the end of December 2010, COSCO Shipping owned 77 ships with a total shipping capacity of 1.3173 million deadweight tons.
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