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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Alfa Laval AB's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr11,918 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 60.03.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Alfa Laval AB's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-89.01.
Alfa Laval AB 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.
Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Alfa Laval AB's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Alfa Laval AB's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Alfa Laval AB Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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 kr11,918 Mil mean?
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Accounts Receivable of kr11,918 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Accounts Receivable too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Accounts Receivable is kr11,918 Mil. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Accounts Receivable compare to GEV and ETN?
Alfa Laval AB's Accounts Receivable of kr11,918 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Industrial Products 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. Alfa Laval AB's current Accounts Receivable is kr11,918 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr479.42, compared to a current price of kr574.40 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is kr11,918 Mil. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 6 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Accounts Receivable is kr11,918 Mil as of Jun. 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr574.40 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr479.42.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
Accounts Receivable: kr11,918 Mil
GF Value™: kr479.42 vs. price of kr574.40 (19.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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