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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Metcash's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was A$1,659 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 34.12.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Metcash's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was A$-2.93.
Metcash Accounts Receivable Explanation
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Metcash's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:
* 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.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Metcash Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Metcash Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash's Accounts Receivable 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.
What does a Accounts Receivable of A$1,659 Mil mean?
Metcash (ASX:MTS) has a Accounts Receivable of A$1,659 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors.
Is Metcash's Accounts Receivable too high?
Metcash's current Accounts Receivable is A$1,659 Mil. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Accounts Receivable compare to SYY and USFD?
Metcash's Accounts Receivable of A$1,659 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. Metcash's current Accounts Receivable is A$1,659 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (ASX:MTS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.56, compared to a current price of A$2.97 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is A$1,659 Mil. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metcash (ASX:MTS), the current Accounts Receivable is A$1,659 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Metcash (ASX:MTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.97 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.56.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MTS:
Accounts Receivable: A$1,659 Mil
GF Value™: A$3.56 vs. price of A$2.97 (16.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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