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Friend Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.96.
Friend Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 79.19.
Friend Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 90.93.
Therefore, Friend Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 61.22.
Friend Co (SHSE:605050) 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.
Friend Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Friend Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Friend 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.
SHSE:605050 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Friend 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.
Friend Co Cash Conversion Cycle vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Friend Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Friend Co'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.
Friend Co'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.
Friend Co (SHSE:605050) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 61.22 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Friend Co and its competitors.
Is Friend Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Friend Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 61.22. The Steel industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 94.14. Friend Co's value of 61.22 is 35% below this industry median. Overall, Friend Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Friend Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to NUE and STLD?
Friend Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of 61.22 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 94.14. Friend Co's value of 61.22 is 35% 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 a Steel company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Steel companies is 94.14, based on 611 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. Friend Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 61.22 is 35% 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 Friend Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 94.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Friend Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 61.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Friend Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friend Co (SHSE:605050) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥14.23, compared to a current price of ¥10.13 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 61.22 and 35% below the Steel industry median of 94.14. Friend Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 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 Friend Co (SHSE:605050), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 61.22 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 Friend Co (SHSE:605050) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friend Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.13 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥14.23.
GuruFocus considers Friend Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605050:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 61.22
GF Value™: ¥14.23 vs. price of ¥10.13 (28.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Friend Co Ltd is engaged in providing complete steel logistics supply chain services for mid-to-high-end automotive, home appliance and other industries or their supporting manufacturers, including procurement, processing, warehousing, cutting, and packaging , Transportation and distribution services, and corresponding technical support services.
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