Cash Conversion Cycle
The Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) is a financial metric that measures how efficiently a company turns its investments in inventory and resources into cash flow from sales. It calculates the time it takes for a business to purchase inventory, sell its products, and collect cash from customers. A shorter cycle indicates that a company can quickly convert its resources into cash, improving liquidity and financial health. Essentially, it shows how well a company is managing its operations and cash flow, which is crucial for sustaining growth and profitability.
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The cash conversion cycle (CCC) measures how quickly a company turns its investments in inventory and assets into cash flow. It consists of three main stages: the time taken to sell inventory (days inventory outstanding), the time taken to collect payments from customers (days sales outstanding), and the time taken to pay suppliers (days payable outstanding). A shorter CCC indicates that a company is efficient in managing its cash and that it returns to cash faster, which is beneficial for maintaining liquidity and funding operations. Conversely, a longer CCC can signal inefficiencies in these processes.