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Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P) 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.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Simcere Pharmaceutical 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.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
STU:S2P vs ZTS, UTHR: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Simcere Pharmaceutical 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.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Cash Conversion Cycle vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Simcere Pharmaceutical 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.
Simcere Pharmaceutical 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.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 196.78 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Simcere Pharmaceutical Group and its competitors.
Is Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 196.78. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 145.87. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's value of 196.78 is 34.9% above this industry median. Overall, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's Cash Conversion Cycle of 196.78 can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 145.87. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's value of 196.78 is 34.9% 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Drug Manufacturers companies is 145.87, based on 954 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. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 196.78 is 34.9% 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 Simcere Pharmaceutical Group and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 145.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 196.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simcere Pharmaceutical Group stock overvalued right now?
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 196.78. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.16, compared to a current price of €1.38 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 196.78 and 34.9% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 145.87. Simcere Pharmaceutical Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100. 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 Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 196.78 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 Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (STU:S2P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.38 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.16.
Key valuation signals for STU:S2P:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 196.78
GF Value™: €1.16 vs. price of €1.38 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% above the Drug Manufacturers median
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:S2P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Ltd is engaged in the R&D, production, and commercialization of pharmaceuticals focused on generic pharmaceuticals. The company has a diversified product portfolio focused on therapeutic areas, including, neuroscience, anti-oncology, autoimmune, and antiinfection. The company's products include Endostar, Enweida, Enzeshu, Iremod, Quviviq, Cosela, Sanbexin and Others.
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