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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. GlobalData's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $95.0 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
GlobalData's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 78.25.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. GlobalData's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.53.
GlobalData 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.
GlobalData's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
GlobalData Accounts Receivable Related Terms
GlobalData Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlobalData'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 $95.0 Mil mean?
GlobalData (GLDAF) has a Accounts Receivable of $95.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on GlobalData and its competitors.
Is GlobalData's Accounts Receivable too high?
GlobalData's current Accounts Receivable is $95.0 Mil. Overall, GlobalData has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalData's Accounts Receivable compare to VRSK and EFX?
GlobalData's Accounts Receivable of $95.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Business 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 GlobalData and its competitors. GlobalData's current Accounts Receivable is $95.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalData stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData (GLDAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.20, compared to a current price of $0.98 — trading 69.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is $95.0 Mil. GlobalData's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlobalData (GLDAF), the current Accounts Receivable is $95.0 Mil as of Dec. 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.
Is GlobalData (GLDAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.98 is trading 69.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.20.
GuruFocus considers GlobalData to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GLDAF:
Accounts Receivable: $95.0 Mil
GF Value™: $3.20 vs. price of $0.98 (69.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLDAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalData PLC is engaged in providing a data, analytics, and insights platform that supports decision-making for businesses through proprietary data, research, and AI-driven intelligence solutions. The company provides subscription-based access to its analytics platforms along with ancillary services such as consulting, single-copy reports, custom research, and industry events. The company operates through two reportable segments: Data, Analytics and Insights: Healthcare, which provides intelligence and analytics services related to the healthcare industry, and Data, Analytics and Insights: Non-Healthcare, which provides data, research, and analytics across various non-healthcare industries.
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