Equity / Efficiency Metric

Cash Conversion Cycle

Definition

The time in days it takes a company to convert resource investments into cash flows from sales. It measures the efficiency of the entire operating cycle from purchase to payment collection.

Formula / Rules
Days Inventory Outstanding + Days Sales Outstanding - Days Payables Outstanding
Example
A CCC of 45 days indicates the company takes 45 days to turn investments into cash.
Related Terms
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Inventory Turnover Receivables Turnover
Frequently Asked Question
What is Cash Conversion Cycle?
The Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how long it takes a company to convert inventory and other resource investments into cash from sales. A shorter CCC means faster cash recovery.
APA Citation
Clark, R. (2025). Cash Conversion Cycle. VixShield Trading Glossary. Retrieved from https://www.vixshield.com/glossary/cash-conversion-cycle
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Russell Clark, FNP-C
Author of SPX Mastery series · Founder of VixShield
Last updated:  ·  Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark
⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.