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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Walgreens Boots Alliance's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was ARS6,509,875.72 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was 12.87.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Walgreens Boots Alliance's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was ARS-73,362.43.
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.
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Walgreens Boots Alliance's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 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.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Walgreens Boots Alliance Accounts Receivable Historical Data
* 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 ARS6,509,875.72 Mil mean?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a Accounts Receivable of ARS6,509,875.72 Mil as of May. 2025. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance's Accounts Receivable too high?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Accounts Receivable is ARS6,509,875.72 Mil. Overall, Walgreens Boots Alliance has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walgreens Boots Alliance's Accounts Receivable compare to WGRX and PETS?
Walgreens Boots Alliance's Accounts Receivable of ARS6,509,875.72 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Walgreens Boots Alliance and its competitors. Walgreens Boots Alliance's current Accounts Receivable is ARS6,509,875.72 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walgreens Boots Alliance stock overvalued right now?
Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA) has a current Accounts Receivable of ARS6,509,875.72 Mil. The current Accounts Receivable is ARS6,509,875.72 Mil. Walgreens Boots Alliance's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 7 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 Walgreens Boots Alliance (BUE:WBA), the current Accounts Receivable is ARS6,509,875.72 Mil as of May. 2025. 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.
Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the US, with over 8,000 locations. Nearly three quarters of Americans live within five miles of a Walgreens location. Roughly two thirds of revenue is generated from prescription drug sales; Walgreens makes up 20% of total prescription revenue in the US. Walgreens also generates sales from retail products (general wellness consumables and its own branded merchandise), European drug wholesale, and healthcare. With more locations incorporating additional services like Health Corner and Village Medical, Walgreens creates an omnichannel experience for patients and positions itself as a one-stop healthcare provider.
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