Aluworks (XGHA:ALW) Cash Conversion Cycle: -0.67 (As of Dec. 2020)


What is Aluworks Cash Conversion Cycle?

Aluworks XGHA:ALW Cash Conversion Cycle is -0.67 as of Dec. 2020.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Aluworks's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2020 was 3.
Aluworks's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2020 was 68.46.
Aluworks's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2020 was 72.13.
Therefore, Aluworks's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Dec. 2020 was -0.67.

Aluworks  (XGHA:ALW) 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.

Aluworks Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms

Aluworks Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aluworks'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.

Aluworks Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Aluworks Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -8.36 -24.02 -34.53 -2.68 -0.67

Aluworks Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial -8.36 -24.02 -34.53 -2.68 -0.67

XGHA:ALW vs AA: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluworks'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.

Aluworks Cash Conversion Cycle vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluworks's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

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


Aluworks 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.

Aluworks's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=3+68.46-72.13
=-0.67

Aluworks's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=3+68.46-72.13
=-0.67

* 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 -0.67 mean?
Aluworks (XGHA:ALW) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -0.67 as of Dec. 2020. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Aluworks and its competitors.
Is Aluworks' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Aluworks' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -0.67.
How does Aluworks' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to AA?
Aluworks' Cash Conversion Cycle of -0.67 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 15.02. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Metals & Mining companies is 15.02, based on 1,164 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. 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 Aluworks and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 15.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluworks's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluworks stock overvalued right now?
Aluworks (XGHA:ALW) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of -0.67. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -0.67. 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 Aluworks (XGHA:ALW), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -0.67 as of Dec. 2020. 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.

Aluworks Business Description

Address Plot No. 63/1, Heavy Industrial Area, P. O. Box CO 914, Greater Accra, Tema, GHA
Aluworks Ltd is engaged in continuous casting and cold rolling of aluminum products. The company manufactures aluminum coils, circles, corrugated sheets, and flat sheets. It acts as a supplier of aluminum coils, discs, flat sheets and sheet-in-coil as raw materials for many small and medium-scale factories manufacturing aluminum household cooking utensils, corrugated roofing sheets, and general fabrication. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Ghana.