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MediaAlpha (MediaAlpha) Cash Conversion Cycle : -8.60 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is MediaAlpha Cash Conversion Cycle?

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

MediaAlpha's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2024 was 40.08.
MediaAlpha's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.
MediaAlpha's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2024 was 48.68.
Therefore, MediaAlpha's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2024 was -8.60.


MediaAlpha Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

The historical data trend for MediaAlpha's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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MediaAlpha Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

MediaAlpha Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.76 -3.15 -4.95 -0.21 -9.12

MediaAlpha Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.92 -13.31 -15.93 -11.88 -8.60

Competitive Comparison of MediaAlpha's Cash Conversion Cycle

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, MediaAlpha'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.


MediaAlpha's Cash Conversion Cycle Distribution in the Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, MediaAlpha's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MediaAlpha's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.



MediaAlpha 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.

MediaAlpha'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
=53.49+0-62.61
=-9.12

MediaAlpha's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=40.08+0-48.68
=-8.60

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


MediaAlpha  (NYSE:MAX) 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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MediaAlpha (MediaAlpha) Business Description

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Address
700 South Flower Street, Suite 640, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90017
MediaAlpha Inc provides a platform that facilitates insurance carriers and distributors target and acquire customers. The company's technology platform brings insurance carriers and consumers together through a real-time, transparent, and results-driven ecosystem. It acts as a customer acquisition channel in the areas of property & casualty insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. The company operates in the United States and generates revenue by earning a fee for each consumer referral sold on its platform.
Executives
Wm Hinson (bermuda) Ltd. 10 percent owner 26 REID STREET, SUITE 601, HAMILTON D0 HM 11
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd 10 percent owner 23 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 3B, HANOVER NH 03755
Steven Yi director, officer: See Remarks 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Eugene Nonko director, officer: See Remarks 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Wm Birkdale, Ltd. 10 percent owner C/O ALTER DOMUS, 18 ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON X0 EC4N 8AD
Wm International Holdings Ltd 10 percent owner C/O ALTER DOMUS, 18 ST. SWITHIN'S LANE, LONDON X0 EC4N 8AD
Bridge Holdings (bermuda) Ltd. 10 percent owner 14 WESLEY STREET, 5TH FLOOR, HAMILTON D0 HM 11
Patrick Ryan Thompson officer: See Remarks 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Serge Topjian officer: VICE PRESIDENT, MEDIA BUYING 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Brian Mikalis officer: See Remarks 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Kuanling Amy Yeh officer: See Remarks 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Keith Cramer officer: See Remarks 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Carlson Cort Allan officer: See Remarks 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Catherine Hull Cunningham officer: Chief People Officer 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017
Jeff Sweetser officer: See Remarks 700 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, SUITE 640, LOS ANGELES CA 90017