STV Group (LSE:STVG) Accounts Receivable: £14.3 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is STV Group Accounts Receivable?

STV Group LSE:STVG +0.47% 55 Accounts Receivable is £14.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:STVG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. STV Group's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £14.3 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. STV Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.03.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. STV Group's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-2.95.


STV Group 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.

STV Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=14.3/86.9*91
=30.03

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

STV Group's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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)
=(12.3+0.75 * 14.3+0.5 * 24.5-180
-0--9.6)/45.776
=-2.95

* 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.


STV Group Accounts Receivable Related Terms


STV Group Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for STV Group'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.

STV Group Accounts Receivable Chart

STV Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Accounts Receivable
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STV Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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STV Group Accounts Receivable Calculation

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

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What does a Accounts Receivable of £14.3 Mil mean?
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a Accounts Receivable of £14.3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on STV Group and its competitors.
Is STV Group's Accounts Receivable too high?
STV Group's current Accounts Receivable is £14.3 Mil. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's Accounts Receivable compare to NXST?
STV Group's Accounts Receivable of £14.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Media - Diversified 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 STV Group and its competitors. STV Group's current Accounts Receivable is £14.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.19, compared to a current price of £1.07 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is £14.3 Mil. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current Accounts Receivable is £14.3 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.07 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.19. GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:

  • Accounts Receivable: £14.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.19 vs. price of £1.07 (51.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


STV Group Business Description

Other Exchanges STVGl:UK
Address Pacific Quay, Glasgow, GBR, G51 1PQ
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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