Clariant AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 56.34.
Clariant AG's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 92.13.
Clariant AG's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 87.19.
Therefore, Clariant AG's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 61.28.
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) 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.
Clariant AG Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Clariant AG Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clariant AG'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:CLN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG Cash Conversion Cycle vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 61.28 as of Dec. 2025. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors.
Is Clariant AG's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Clariant AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 61.28. The Chemicals industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.14. Clariant AG's value of 61.28 is 31.3% below this industry median. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to LIN and SHW?
Clariant AG's Cash Conversion Cycle of 61.28 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.14. Clariant AG's value of 61.28 is 31.3% 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 89.14, based on 1,586 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. Clariant AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 61.28 is 31.3% 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 Clariant AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 89.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clariant AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 61.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.92, compared to a current price of CHF7.31 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 61.28 and 31.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 89.14. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 61.28 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF7.31 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.92.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLN:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 61.28
GF Value™: CHF9.92 vs. price of CHF7.31 (26.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% below the Chemicals median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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