SYM (Symbotic) Cash Conversion Cycle: 1.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SYM Symbotic Inc SYM
83 GF Score
Price $45.85
GF Value $46.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Symbotic Cash Conversion Cycle?

Symbotic SYM +6.50% 83 Cash Conversion Cycle is 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SYM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 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.

Symbotic's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.2.
Symbotic's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.35.
Symbotic's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.51.
Therefore, Symbotic's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.


Symbotic  (NAS:SYM) 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.


Symbotic Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Symbotic Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symbotic'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.

Symbotic Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Symbotic Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 59.83 31.26 20.44 22.56 12.39

Symbotic 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 4.76 6.93 5.34 2.51 1.04

SYM vs CSW, FELE, XE: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symbotic'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.


Symbotic Cash Conversion Cycle vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symbotic's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Symbotic's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Symbotic 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.

Symbotic's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=31.53+27.06-46.2
=12.39

Symbotic'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
=16.2+33.35-48.51
=1.04

* 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 1.04 mean?
Symbotic (SYM) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 1.04 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Symbotic and its competitors.
Is Symbotic's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Symbotic's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 1.04. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.48. Symbotic's value of 1.04 is 99.2% below this industry median. Overall, Symbotic has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symbotic's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CSW and FELE?
Symbotic's Cash Conversion Cycle of 1.04 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.48. Symbotic's value of 1.04 is 99.2% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Industrial Products companies is 122.48, based on 3,035 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. Symbotic's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 1.04 is 99.2% 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 Symbotic and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symbotic's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symbotic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symbotic (SYM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.90, compared to a current price of $45.85 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 1.04 and 99.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 122.48. Symbotic's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Symbotic (SYM), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 1.04 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 Symbotic (SYM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symbotic stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $45.85 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $46.90. GuruFocus considers Symbotic to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SYM:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 1.04
  • GF Value™: $46.90 vs. price of $45.85 (2.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.2% below the Industrial Products median

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


Symbotic Business Description

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Address 200 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA, USA, 01887
Symbotic Inc. is an automation technology company that develops solutions to improve operating efficiencies in modern warehouses. The group designs, commercializes, and deploys end-to-end technology systems that significantly enhance supply chain operations. The company automates the processing of pallets, cases, and individual items within warehouse environments. Its systems strengthen operations at the front end of the supply chain and provide benefits to all supply partners downstream. The company operates in two geographical regions: the United States and international markets, with the majority of its revenue generated in the United States.
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