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China Railway Construction's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 98.09.
China Railway Construction's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 115.07.
China Railway Construction's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 262.89.
Therefore, China Railway Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -49.73.
China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) 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.
China Railway Construction Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
China Railway Construction 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.
China Railway Construction Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
SHSE:601186 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Railway 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.
China Railway Construction Cash Conversion Cycle vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
China Railway 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.
China Railway Construction'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.
China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -49.73 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on China Railway Construction and its competitors.
Is China Railway Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
China Railway Construction's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -49.73. Overall, China Railway Construction has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to PWR and FIX?
China Railway Construction's Cash Conversion Cycle of -49.73 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.82. 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 55.82, 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 China Railway Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Construction's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -49.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.43, compared to a current price of ¥6.58 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -49.73. China Railway Construction's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -49.73 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 China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.58 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.43.
GuruFocus considers China Railway Construction to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601186:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -49.73
GF Value™: ¥7.43 vs. price of ¥6.58 (11.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Railway Construction Corp Ltd operates as an infrastructure construction firm. It largely derives contracting revenue. It builds railways, highways and municipal works, such as subways and light rail systems. The company also engages in survey and design, manufacturing, logistics, and property development. It operates the following business segments: Engineering contracting business, Planning, design and consultancy, Manufacturing operation, Real estate development operation, Materials and logistics and other businesses. The firm's revenue gets dominated by the Engineering contracting business segment that engages in the construction of infrastructure such as railways, highways, metropolitan railways, and real estate projects.
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