Abstract
ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of cash conversion cycle (CCC) on cost of equity (COE). A CCC measures the time it takes for a firm to convert its inventory into cash flows from sales. A CCC is one of several metrics that evaluates a firm’s operational risk, and this paper investigates whether CCC affects COE. Using 29,248 firm-year observations that span 1984–2018, we find that firms with longer CCC have higher equity financing costs. Furthermore, we observe significant moderating effects of product market conditions and information asymmetry. The positive relationship becomes weaker (stronger) with greater competition and demand uncertainty (information asymmetry). Our findings provide useful insights for managers as our results reveal that investors recognize CCC as a value-relevant signal in determining COE.
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