Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
XPAR:EXPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Cash Conversion Cycle vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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.
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 43.36 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 43.36. The Chemicals industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.20. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 43.36 is 51.4% below this industry median. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to LIN and SHW?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Cash Conversion Cycle of 43.36 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.20. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 43.36 is 51.4% 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Chemicals companies is 89.20, based on 1,581 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 43.36 is 51.4% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 43.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.40, compared to a current price of €273.00 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 43.36 and 51.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 89.20. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 43.36 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €273.00 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.40.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 43.36
GF Value™: €175.40 vs. price of €273.00 (55.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.4% below the Chemicals median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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