Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) Cash Conversion Cycle: 72.06 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Ambest Group Bhd Cash Conversion Cycle?

Ambest Group Bhd XKLS:0391 12 Cash Conversion Cycle is 72.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0391 with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 5 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.

Ambest Group Bhd's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 74.73.
Ambest Group Bhd's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.89.
Ambest Group Bhd's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 65.56.
Therefore, Ambest Group Bhd's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.06.


Ambest Group Bhd  (XKLS:0391) 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.


Ambest Group Bhd Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Ambest Group Bhd Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambest Group Bhd'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.

Ambest Group Bhd Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Ambest Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cash Conversion Cycle
33.69 43.29 83.66

Ambest Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Sep25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle 0.00 0.00 57.48 0.00 72.06

XKLS:0391 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ambest Group Bhd'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.


Ambest Group Bhd Cash Conversion Cycle vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ambest Group Bhd's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Ambest Group Bhd 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.

Ambest Group Bhd's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=129.23+39.39-84.96
=83.66

Ambest Group Bhd'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
=74.73+62.89-65.56
=72.06

* 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 72.06 mean?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 72.06 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Ambest Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ambest Group Bhd's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Ambest Group Bhd's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 72.06. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.39. Ambest Group Bhd's value of 72.06 is 41.1% below this industry median. Overall, Ambest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambest Group Bhd's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to CRS and ATI?
Ambest Group Bhd's Cash Conversion Cycle of 72.06 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.39. Ambest Group Bhd's value of 72.06 is 41.1% 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 122.39, based on 3,028 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. Ambest Group Bhd's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 72.06 is 41.1% 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 Ambest Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambest Group Bhd's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 72.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 72.06. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 72.06 and 41.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 122.39. Ambest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 72.06 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.

Ambest Group Bhd Business Description

Address No. 9, 11 & 42A, Jalan Damar, Batu Maung, PNG, MYS, 11960
Ambest Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an engineering supporting services provider that provides precision machining, to customers in the semiconductor industry. The company also offers additional processes such as sub-modular assembly and surface finishing treatment. The company's business segments are: (i) Precision machining, and (ii) Sheet metal fabrication. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Precision machining segment, which involves various processes of working with metal such as milling, turning, and turn-milling to produce precision-machined parts and components.
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