Cash conversion cycle (CCC): Definition, Formula & Why It Matters

Also called: CCC

The cash conversion cycle measures how many days it takes to turn money spent on inventory back into cash from sales. A shorter cycle means your money returns faster and you can reinvest sooner. For marketplace sellers, how long inventory sits is usually the biggest driver.

Cash conversion cycle (CCC) formula

CCC = days inventory outstanding + days sales outstanding − days payables outstanding

Example

If gear sits 60 days and Reverb pays out quickly, your CCC is roughly your days-to-sell.

Why it matters for Reverb sellers

The faster your cash conversion cycle, the more times the same dollar earns you margin in a year. Speeding it up, mainly by selling faster, is one of the most powerful ways to grow without outside financing.

How Verbstack helps

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