Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Cash Conversion Cycle: 73.77 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SHSE:601698 China Satellite Communications Co Ltd SHSE:601698
76 GF Score
Price ¥25.59
GF Value ¥23.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chinatellite Communications Co Cash Conversion Cycle?

Chinatellite Communications Co SHSE:601698 -6.67% 76 Cash Conversion Cycle is 73.77 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601698 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥23.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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

Chinatellite Communications Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 137.02.
Chinatellite Communications Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.96.
Chinatellite Communications Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.21.
Therefore, Chinatellite Communications Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.77.


Chinatellite Communications Co  (SHSE:601698) 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.


Chinatellite Communications Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Chinatellite Communications Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chinatellite Communications Co'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.

Chinatellite Communications Co Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Chinatellite Communications Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
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Chinatellite Communications Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SHSE:601698 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Chinatellite Communications 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.


Chinatellite Communications Co Cash Conversion Cycle vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Chinatellite Communications Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chinatellite Communications Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Chinatellite Communications 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.

Chinatellite Communications Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=74.25+5.33-56.11
=23.47

Chinatellite Communications Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=137.02+7.96-71.21
=73.77

* 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 73.77 mean?
Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 73.77 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Chinatellite Communications Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 73.77. Overall, Chinatellite Communications Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinatellite Communications Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to TMUS and VZ?
Chinatellite Communications Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of 73.77 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Cash Conversion Cycle depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. 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 Chinatellite Communications Co and its competitors. Chinatellite Communications Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 73.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinatellite Communications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥23.58, compared to a current price of ¥25.59 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 73.77. Chinatellite Communications Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 73.77 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 Chinatellite Communications Co (SHSE:601698) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinatellite Communications Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥25.59 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.58. GuruFocus considers Chinatellite Communications Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601698:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 73.77
  • GF Value™: ¥23.58 vs. price of ¥25.59 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chinatellite Communications Co Business Description

Address No. 59, Houchangcun Road, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN
China Satellite Communications Co Ltd is engaged in the development and management of communication and broadcasting satellite systems; the design and development of satellite ground application systems and related equipment. It also offers technical consulting, engineering design, engineering contracting services related to the satellite business.
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