Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) Cash Conversion Cycle: -170.78 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:HPO0 Service Properties Trust STU:HPO0
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Price €7.60
GF Value €11.96
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Service Properties Trust Cash Conversion Cycle?

Service Properties Trust STU:HPO0 61 Cash Conversion Cycle is -170.78 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:HPO0 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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.

Service Properties Trust's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Service Properties Trust's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.
Service Properties Trust's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 170.78.
Therefore, Service Properties Trust's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was -170.78.


Service Properties Trust  (STU:HPO0) 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.


Service Properties Trust Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Service Properties Trust Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Service Properties Trust'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.

Service Properties Trust Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Service Properties Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -134.11 -122.45 -150.74 -154.60 -154.17

Service Properties Trust Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -162.01 -148.77 -142.71 -169.03 -170.78

STU:HPO0 vs INN, CLDT, RLJ: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Service Properties Trust'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.


Service Properties Trust Cash Conversion Cycle vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Service Properties Trust's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Service Properties Trust's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Service Properties Trust 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.

Service Properties Trust'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
=0+0-154.17
=-154.17

Service Properties Trust'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
=0+0-170.78
=-170.78

* 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 -170.78 mean?
Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -170.78 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Service Properties Trust and its competitors.
Is Service Properties Trust's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Service Properties Trust's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -170.78. Overall, Service Properties Trust has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Service Properties Trust's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to INN and CLDT?
Service Properties Trust's Cash Conversion Cycle of -170.78 can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Cash Conversion Cycle depends on the REITs 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 Service Properties Trust and its competitors. Service Properties Trust's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -170.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Service Properties Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.96, compared to a current price of €7.60 — trading 36.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -170.78. Service Properties Trust's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -170.78 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 Service Properties Trust (STU:HPO0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Service Properties Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.60 is trading 36.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.96. GuruFocus considers Service Properties Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:HPO0:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -170.78
  • GF Value™: €11.96 vs. price of €7.60 (36.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HPO0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Service Properties Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges SVC:USA
Address 255 Washington Street, Suite 300, Two Newton Place, Newton, MA, USA, 02458-1634
Service Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust that owns hotel properties. These properties are located in the United States, along with Canada and Puerto Rico. The company operates through its segments hotel investment unit, and net lease investments. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from the hotel real estate investments unit. The hotels are distinguished between their service levels, which include full service, select service, and extended stay; and chain scale, which includes luxury, upper upscale, upscale, upper midscale, and midscale. The hotels are extended stay or upscale. Some of the hotel brands include Courtyard by Marriott, Royal Sonesta, Crowne Plaza, Hyatt Place, and others.
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