Quad/Graphics (Quad/Graphics) Cash Conversion Cycle : 11.64 (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Quad/Graphics Cash Conversion Cycle?

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Quad/Graphics's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was 38.47.
Quad/Graphics's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was 29.78.
Quad/Graphics's Days Payable for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was 56.61.
Therefore, Quad/Graphics's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Dec. 2023 was 11.64.

Quad/Graphics Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

The historical data trend for Quad/Graphics's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:

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Quad/Graphics Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Quad/Graphics Annual Data

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Cash Conversion Cycle

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20.15

25.45

24.71

18.18

12.55

Quad/Graphics Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Cash Conversion Cycle	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															19.20	16.15	17.24	16.09	11.64

Competitive Comparison of Quad/Graphics's Cash Conversion Cycle

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Quad/Graphics'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.

Quad/Graphics's Cash Conversion Cycle Distribution in the Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quad/Graphics's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quad/Graphics's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.

Quad/Graphics 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.

Quad/Graphics's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle	=	Days Sales Outstanding	+	Days Inventory	-	Days Payable
	=	42.5	+	33.68	-	63.63
	=	12.55

Quad/Graphics's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle	=	Days Sales Outstanding	+	Days Inventory	-	Days Payable
	=	38.47	+	29.78	-	56.61
	=	11.64

Quad/Graphics (NYSE:QUAD) 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.

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Quad/Graphics (Quad/Graphics) Business Description

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Address

N61 W23044 Harry's Way, Sussex, WI, USA, 53089-3995

Website

https://www.quad.com

Quad/Graphics Inc provides print and marketing services to help customers market their products, services, and contents. The company primarily operates in the commercial segment of the printing industry. It operates through three divisions. The United States print and related services segment consists of the company's American operations. Besides the complete set of print and marketing solutions, this segment also manufactures ink. The international segment includes the company's printing business in Europe and Latin America. The corporate segment is engaged in the general and administrative activities as well as associated costs. The company almost generates all its revenue from the American domestic market.

Executives

Melanie Arlene Huet	director	6655 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD, ATLANTA GA 30328
Robert H Quadracci	officer: Chief Human Resources Officer	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Anthony Staniak	officer: Chief Financial Officer	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089-3995
Beth-ann Eason	director	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Dana B. Gruen	officer: General Counsel & Corp Sec	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Donald M Mckenna	officer: EVP, Chief Administrative ofcr	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Joshua J Golden	officer: Chief Marketing Officer	C/O QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
J Joel Quadracci	director, officer: Chairman, Pres & CEO	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Julie A Currie	officer: EVP and Chief Revenue Officer	N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
John S Shiely	director	770 NORTH WATER ST, MILWAUKEE WI 53202
Christopher B Harned	director	C/O THE CYPRESS GROUP, 65 EAST 55TH ST, 28TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Thomas J Frankowski	officer: Chief Operating Officer	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Kelly A Vanderboom	officer: EVP & Treasurer	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089
Jennifer J. Kent	officer: EVP of Admin. & Gen. Counsel	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089-3995
David J Honan	officer: EVP & CFO	QUAD/GRAPHICS, INC., N61 W23044 HARRY'S WAY, SUSSEX WI 53089