Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
XSWX:HDD vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Cash Conversion Cycle vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 107.17 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 107.17. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.23. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 107.17 is 12.3% below this industry median. Overall, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to GEV and ETN?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Cash Conversion Cycle of 107.17 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.23. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 107.17 is 12.3% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Industrial Products companies is 122.23, based on 3,039 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. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 107.17 is 12.3% 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 122.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 107.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 107.17. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.06, compared to a current price of CHF1.32 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 107.17 and 12.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 122.23. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 107.17 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1.32 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.06.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HDD:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 107.17
GF Value™: CHF1.06 vs. price of CHF1.32 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% below the Industrial Products median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Business Description
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a technology company with a position in the printing industry and an increasing focus on other high-tech sectors. The Company leverages its expertise in high-precision plants, integrated control systems, software, power electronics, automation technology, and robotics, supported by a sales and service network. Its operations are organized into the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments, with the Print & Packaging Equipment segment generating maximum revenue through offset, flexographic, and postpress solutions for the packaging and commercial printing sectors. The Company operates across the EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas regions.
67GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:HDD
Cash Conversion Cycle is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:HDD has been successfully added to your 
