Sunlands Technology Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Sunlands Technology Group's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.9.
Sunlands Technology Group's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Therefore, Sunlands Technology Group's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.90.
Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE:STG) 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.
Sunlands Technology Group Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Sunlands Technology Group 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.
Sunlands Technology Group Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
STG vs JDZG, SKIL, AACG: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Sunlands Technology Group'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.
Sunlands Technology Group Cash Conversion Cycle vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sunlands Technology Group's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunlands Technology Group's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Sunlands Technology Group 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.
Sunlands Technology Group'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.
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 26.90 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Sunlands Technology Group and its competitors.
Is Sunlands Technology Group's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Sunlands Technology Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 26.90. The Education industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 9.69. Sunlands Technology Group's value of 26.90 is 177.6% above this industry median. Overall, Sunlands Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunlands Technology Group's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to JDZG and SKIL?
Sunlands Technology Group's Cash Conversion Cycle of 26.90 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 9.69. Sunlands Technology Group's value of 26.90 is 177.6% above 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 an Education company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Education companies is 9.69, based on 258 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. Sunlands Technology Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 26.90 is 177.6% above 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 Sunlands Technology Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 9.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunlands Technology Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 26.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunlands Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunlands Technology Group (STG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.22, compared to a current price of $4.26 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 26.90 and 177.6% above the Education industry median of 9.69. Sunlands Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Sunlands Technology Group (STG), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 26.90 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 Sunlands Technology Group (STG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunlands Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.26 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.22.
GuruFocus considers Sunlands Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STG:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 26.90
GF Value™: $6.22 vs. price of $4.26 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 177.6% above the Education median
No single metric tells the full story. See the STG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunlands Technology Group operates in China's adult online education market and adult personal interest learning market through its online platforms. The Group has a deep understanding of the educational needs of its prospective students and offers solutions to help them achieve their goals. It provides online professional courses and educational content, including interest, professional skills, professional certification preparation courses, and degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses. The Group adopts a counseling-oriented sales and marketing approach to offer education solutions based on students' backgrounds and goals, delivering adult online education and personal interest learning through extensive course and content offerings.
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