HCGS (HighCom Global Security) Accounts Receivable: $1.36 Mil (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is HighCom Global Security Accounts Receivable?

HighCom Global Security HCGS Accounts Receivable is $1.36 Mil as of Dec. 2018.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. HighCom Global Security's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $1.36 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. HighCom Global Security's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was 48.42.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. HighCom Global Security's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $0.00.

HighCom Global Security 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.

HighCom Global Security's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=1.361/2.565*91
=48.42

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

HighCom Global Security's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 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)
=(0.131+0.75 * 1.361+0.5 * 2.058-1.222
-0-0.045)/386.014
=0.00

* 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.

HighCom Global Security Accounts Receivable Related Terms

HighCom Global Security Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HighCom Global Security'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.

HighCom Global Security Accounts Receivable Chart

HighCom Global Security Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Accounts Receivable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.26 0.98 0.94 0.75 1.36

HighCom Global Security Quarterly Data
Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
Accounts Receivable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 0.72 0.64 0.55 1.36

HighCom Global Security 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 $1.36 Mil mean?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a Accounts Receivable of $1.36 Mil as of Dec. 2018. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on HighCom Global Security and its competitors.
Is HighCom Global Security's Accounts Receivable too high?
HighCom Global Security's current Accounts Receivable is $1.36 Mil.
How does HighCom Global Security's Accounts Receivable compare to DTII and UUU?
HighCom Global Security's Accounts Receivable of $1.36 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 HighCom Global Security and its competitors. HighCom Global Security's current Accounts Receivable is $1.36 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HighCom Global Security stock overvalued right now?
HighCom Global Security (HCGS) has a current Accounts Receivable of $1.36 Mil. The current Accounts Receivable is $1.36 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 HighCom Global Security (HCGS), the current Accounts Receivable is $1.36 Mil as of Dec. 2018. 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.

HighCom Global Security Business Description

Address 2901 East 4th Avenue, Unit J, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
HighCom Global Security Inc is a provider of equipment and services for the security and defense industries. It acquires, manages and builds businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical solutions that address the needs of its customers. The company's businesses continuously develops solutions that enable customers to achieve their objectives. Its HighCom Armor division provides high performance and affordable body armor, personal protective equipment, and armor systems and related accessories, while its BlastGard division has patented BlastWrap technology that acts as a virtual tent to effectively mitigate blast effects and suppress post-blast fires.