VLKAF (Volkswagen AG) Cash Conversion Cycle: 128.61 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Volkswagen AG Cash Conversion Cycle?

Volkswagen AG VLKAF -3.10% 76 Cash Conversion Cycle is 128.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VLKAF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $117.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 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.

Volkswagen AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 96.31.
Volkswagen AG's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.97.
Volkswagen AG's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.67.
Therefore, Volkswagen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 128.61.


Volkswagen AG  (OTCPK:VLKAF) 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.


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Volkswagen AG Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volkswagen AG'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.

Volkswagen AG Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Volkswagen AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
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Volkswagen AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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VLKAF vs TSLA, GM, F: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volkswagen AG'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.


Volkswagen AG Cash Conversion Cycle vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volkswagen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volkswagen AG 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.

Volkswagen AG'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
=72.03+66.94-38.51
=100.46

Volkswagen AG'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
=96.31+78.97-46.67
=128.61

* 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 128.61 mean?
Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 128.61 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Volkswagen AG and its competitors.
Is Volkswagen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Volkswagen AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 128.61. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.44. Volkswagen AG's value of 128.61 is 90.7% above this industry median. Overall, Volkswagen AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volkswagen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to TSLA and GM?
Volkswagen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle of 128.61 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.44. Volkswagen AG's value of 128.61 is 90.7% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Vehicles & Parts companies is 67.44, based on 1,326 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. Volkswagen AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 128.61 is 90.7% 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 67.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volkswagen AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 128.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volkswagen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $117.20, compared to a current price of $87.70 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 128.61 and 90.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 67.44. Volkswagen AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 128.61 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $87.70 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $117.20. GuruFocus considers Volkswagen AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VLKAF:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 128.61
  • GF Value™: $117.20 vs. price of $87.70 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median

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


Volkswagen AG Business Description

Address Berliner Ring 2, Wolfsburg, NI, DEU, 38440
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9 million vehicles in 2025. Its four vehicle segments core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus) contribute 45%, 20%, 10%, and 13% to group revenue, respectively. It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, power engineering production, and financial services.
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