Cencosud's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.47.
Cencosud's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.61.
Cencosud's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 93.82.
Therefore, Cencosud's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was -29.74.
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.
Cencosud Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Cencosud Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cencosud'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.
XSGO:CENCOSUD vs DDS, M: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Cencosud'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.
Cencosud Cash Conversion Cycle vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cencosud's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cencosud's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
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.
Cencosud's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -29.74 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Cencosud and its competitors.
Is Cencosud's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Cencosud's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -29.74. Overall, Cencosud has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cencosud's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to DDS and M?
Cencosud's Cash Conversion Cycle of -29.74 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 69.06. 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Retail - Cyclical companies is 69.06, based on 1,122 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 Cencosud and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 69.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cencosud's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -29.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cencosud stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP2,257.59, compared to a current price of CLP2,090.00 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -29.74. Cencosud's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -29.74 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 Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP2,090.00 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP2,257.59.
GuruFocus considers Cencosud to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:CENCOSUD:
Cash Conversion Cycle: -29.74
GF Value™: CLP2,257.59 vs. price of CLP2,090.00 (7.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:CENCOSUD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cencosud SA is a multi-brand retailer in South America. Headquartered in Chile, the Company has organized its reportable segments into: Supermarkets, Shopping Centers, Home Improvement stores, Department stores, Financial Services, and Others., the company is involved in commercial real estate development by leasing shopping mall space to third parties. Cencosud also provides private-label credit cards and financial services to retail customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Supermarket segment.
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