The North West Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 15.73.
The North West Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 74.89.
The North West Co's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 54.67.
Therefore, The North West Co's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 35.95.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) 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.
The North West Co Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
The North West Co Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for The North West Co'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.
TSX:NWC vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The North West Co'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.
The North West Co Cash Conversion Cycle vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The North West Co's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
The North West Co 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.
The North West Co's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 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.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 35.95 as of Apr. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors.
Is The North West Co's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
The North West Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 35.95. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65. The North West Co's value of 35.95 is 83% above this industry median. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to KR and SFM?
The North West Co's Cash Conversion Cycle of 35.95 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65. The North West Co's value of 35.95 is 83% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Retail - Defensive companies is 19.65, based on 307 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. The North West Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 35.95 is 83% 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 The North West Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The North West Co's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 35.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.37, compared to a current price of C$49.43 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 35.95 and 83% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 19.65. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 35.95 as of Apr. 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$49.43 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.37.
GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 35.95
GF Value™: C$47.37 vs. price of C$49.43 (4.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83% above the Retail - Defensive median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:NWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
81GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSX:NWC
Cash Conversion Cycle is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSX:NWC has been successfully added to your 
