Abbott Laboratories's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 66.35.
Abbott Laboratories's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 126.48.
Abbott Laboratories's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 83.7.
Therefore, Abbott Laboratories's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 109.13.
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.
Abbott Laboratories Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Abbott Laboratories Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abbott Laboratories'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.
XSWX:ABT vs SYK, MDT, BSX: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Abbott Laboratories'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.
Abbott Laboratories Cash Conversion Cycle vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott Laboratories's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abbott Laboratories'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.
Abbott Laboratories'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.
Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 109.13 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Abbott Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Abbott Laboratories' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Abbott Laboratories' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 109.13. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 156.96. Abbott Laboratories' value of 109.13 is 30.5% below this industry median. Overall, Abbott Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott Laboratories' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to SYK and MDT?
Abbott Laboratories' Cash Conversion Cycle of 109.13 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 156.96. Abbott Laboratories' value of 109.13 is 30.5% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 156.96, based on 818 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. Abbott Laboratories's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 109.13 is 30.5% 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 Abbott Laboratories and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 156.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abbott Laboratories's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 109.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abbott Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 109.13. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF104.56, compared to a current price of CHF76.00 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 109.13 and 30.5% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 156.96. Abbott Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 109.13 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 Abbott Laboratories (XSWX:ABT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF76.00 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF104.56.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ABT:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 109.13
GF Value™: CHF104.56 vs. price of CHF76.00 (27.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ABT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abbott manufactures and markets cardiovascular and diabetes devices, adult and pediatric nutritional products, diagnostic equipment and testing kits, and branded generic drugs. Products include pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, neuromodulation devices, coronary stents, catheters, infant formula, nutritional liquids for adults, continuous glucose monitors, and immunoassays and point-of-care diagnostic equipment. Abbott derives roughly 60% of sales outside the United States.
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