Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (OTCPK:SPHDF) 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.
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG 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.
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
SPHDF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG'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.
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG Cash Conversion Cycle vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG 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.
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SPHDF) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 72.98 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 72.98. The Biotechnology industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 102.38. Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's value of 72.98 is 28.7% below this industry median. Overall, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to VRTX and REGN?
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's Cash Conversion Cycle of 72.98 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 102.38. Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's value of 72.98 is 28.7% 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Biotechnology companies is 102.38, based on 875 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. Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 72.98 is 28.7% 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 Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 102.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 72.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SPHDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.73, compared to a current price of $23.25 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 72.98 and 28.7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 102.38. Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SPHDF), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 72.98 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 Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG (SPHDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.25 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.73.
GuruFocus considers Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SPHDF:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 72.98
GF Value™: $24.73 vs. price of $23.25 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.7% below the Biotechnology median
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPHDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG Business Description
Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG is a Swiss specialty pharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing medicines to meet the needs of patients living with rare and other diseases with high unmet medical needs. It is focused on the development of treatments for pulmonary and neuromuscular diseases that currently lack treatment options. The company is currently engaged in the rollout of its AGAMREE (vamorolone) medicine for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) globally. Santhera has one operating segment, namely the development and commercialization of products for the treatment of neuromuscular diseases. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from Asia and North America.
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