Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) Accounts Receivable: ZMW Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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LUS:ATEL Airtel Networks Zambia PLC LUS:ATEL
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What is Airtel Networks Zambia Accounts Receivable?

Airtel Networks Zambia LUS:ATEL 37 Accounts Receivable is ZMW Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:ATEL with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Airtel Networks Zambia's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. Airtel Networks Zambia's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Airtel Networks Zambia's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ZMW-81.04.


Airtel Networks Zambia 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.

Airtel Networks Zambia's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=/2344*91
=0.00

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

Airtel Networks Zambia's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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)
=(+0.75 * +0.5 * 0-8428
-0-0)/104
=-81.04

* 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.


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Airtel Networks Zambia Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Airtel Networks Zambia'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.

Airtel Networks Zambia Accounts Receivable Chart

Airtel Networks Zambia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Accounts Receivable
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Airtel Networks Zambia Quarterly Data
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Airtel Networks Zambia 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 ZMW Mil mean?
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a Accounts Receivable of ZMW Mil as of Mar. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Airtel Networks Zambia and its competitors.
Is Airtel Networks Zambia's Accounts Receivable too high?
Airtel Networks Zambia's current Accounts Receivable is ZMW Mil. Overall, Airtel Networks Zambia has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Networks Zambia's Accounts Receivable compare to ?
Airtel Networks Zambia's Accounts Receivable of ZMW Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Telecommunication 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 Airtel Networks Zambia and its competitors. Airtel Networks Zambia's current Accounts Receivable is ZMW Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Networks Zambia stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a current Accounts Receivable of ZMW Mil. The current Accounts Receivable is ZMW Mil. Airtel Networks Zambia's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 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 Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL), the current Accounts Receivable is ZMW Mil as of Mar. 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.

Airtel Networks Zambia Business Description

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Address Corner of Addis Ababa Drive and Great East Road, Airtel House, P. O. Box 320001, Stand 2375, Lusaka, ZMB
Airtel Networks Zambia PLC is engaged in the provision of cellular radio telecommunication services. It operates in a single operating segment, being Zambia operations. The reportable operating segment derives its revenue from the sale of voice and data services to subscribers of the network and to foreign telephony operators when their subscribers utilise the Airtel Zambia network. Other revenue consists of connection and subscription charges and the sale of mobile handsets to customers. It provides postpaid, prepaid, international calling, and broadband recharge services.
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