CALIQ (China Auto Logistics) Accounts Receivable: $54.3 Mil (As of Sep. 2017)

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What is China Auto Logistics Accounts Receivable?

China Auto Logistics CALIQ Accounts Receivable is $54.3 Mil as of Sep. 2017.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. China Auto Logistics's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was $54.3 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. China Auto Logistics's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was 39.54.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. China Auto Logistics's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was $-15.49.

China Auto Logistics 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.

China Auto Logistics's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=54.271/125.232*91
=39.54

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), China Auto Logistics's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

China Auto Logistics's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 is calculated as:

Net-Net Working Capital Per Share
=(Cash And Cash Equivalents+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(5.743+0.75 * 54.271+0.5 * 13.007-127.716
-0-0.193)/4.840
=-15.49

* 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.

China Auto Logistics Accounts Receivable Related Terms

China Auto Logistics Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Auto Logistics'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.

China Auto Logistics Accounts Receivable Chart

China Auto Logistics Annual Data
Trend Nov07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Accounts Receivable
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China Auto Logistics Quarterly Data
Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17
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China Auto Logistics Accounts Receivable Calculation

Accounts Receivable is money owed to a business by customers and shown on its Balance Sheet as an asset.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Accounts Receivable →
What does a Accounts Receivable of $54.3 Mil mean?
China Auto Logistics (CALIQ) has a Accounts Receivable of $54.3 Mil as of Sep. 2017. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on China Auto Logistics and its competitors.
Is China Auto Logistics' Accounts Receivable too high?
China Auto Logistics' current Accounts Receivable is $54.3 Mil.
How does China Auto Logistics' Accounts Receivable compare to competitors?
China Auto Logistics' Accounts Receivable of $54.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 China Auto Logistics and its competitors. China Auto Logistics's current Accounts Receivable is $54.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Auto Logistics stock overvalued right now?
China Auto Logistics (CALIQ) has a current Accounts Receivable of $54.3 Mil. The current Accounts Receivable is $54.3 Mil. 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 China Auto Logistics (CALIQ), the current Accounts Receivable is $54.3 Mil as of Sep. 2017. 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.

China Auto Logistics Business Description

Address 86 Tianbao Avenue, Floor 1 FTZ International Auto Mall, Free Trade Zone, Tianjin, CHN, 300461
China Auto Logistics Inc is the wholesaler of imported luxury automobiles. The company's operating segment includes Sales of Automobiles; Financing Services and Other Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Sales of Automobiles segment. Entire revenue from operations of the company is generated in China. The company also delivers logistics services related to the automobile importing process and other automobile value-added services, such as assistance with customs clearance, storage, and nationwide delivery services.