oboloo Glossary

Cash Conversation Cycle

oboloo Glossary

Cash Conversation Cycle

The Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) is an important financial metric used to measure the time it takes for a company to convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash. It is a measure of a company’s liquidity and its ability to manage its working capital. The CCC is calculated by taking the number of days it takes to sell inventory, plus the number of days it takes to collect accounts receivable, minus the number of days it takes to pay accounts payable. This figure is then divided by the number of days in the period being measured. A lower CCC indicates that a company is better able to manage its working capital and is able to convert its investments into cash more quickly. A higher CCC indicates that a company is taking longer to convert its investments into cash, which can lead to cash flow problems. By understanding the CCC, businesses can identify areas of improvement and ensure that they are managing their working capital efficiently.