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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Shoprite Holdings's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R5,730 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Shoprite Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.81.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Shoprite Holdings's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R-118.30.
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.
Shoprite Holdings'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), Shoprite Holdings's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Shoprite Holdings'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.
Shoprite Holdings Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Shoprite Holdings Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shoprite Holdings'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 R5,730 Mil mean?
Shoprite Holdings (JSE:SHP) has a Accounts Receivable of R5,730 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Shoprite Holdings and its competitors.
Is Shoprite Holdings' Accounts Receivable too high?
Shoprite Holdings' current Accounts Receivable is R5,730 Mil. Overall, Shoprite Holdings has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoprite Holdings' Accounts Receivable compare to DDS and M?
Shoprite Holdings' Accounts Receivable of R5,730 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Shoprite Holdings and its competitors. Shoprite Holdings's current Accounts Receivable is R5,730 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoprite Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings (JSE:SHP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R316.39, compared to a current price of R319.92 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is R5,730 Mil. Shoprite Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Shoprite Holdings (JSE:SHP), the current Accounts Receivable is R5,730 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 Shoprite Holdings (JSE:SHP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoprite Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R319.92 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R316.39.
GuruFocus considers Shoprite Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SHP:
Accounts Receivable: R5,730 Mil
GF Value™: R316.39 vs. price of R319.92 (1.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SHP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoprite Holdings Ltd is Africa's food retailer, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, with a widespread presence across multiple African countries. The company's main business is supermarket retailing through brands such as Shoprite, Usave, and Checkers. The company organizes its operations into three main segments: Supermarkets RSA, which covers its core supermarket retail operations in South Africa. The company segments include Supermarkets Non-RSA, covering supermarket operations in other African countries; and Other Operating Segments, which include franchise stores, pharmacies, pet products, clothing, and other specialist retail formats.
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