gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) Accounts Receivable: CHF431.70 Mil (As of Dec. 2019)

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What is gategroup Holding AG Accounts Receivable?

gategroup Holding AG XSWX:GATE Accounts Receivable is CHF431.70 Mil as of Dec. 2019. 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. gategroup Holding AG's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was CHF431.70 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. gategroup Holding AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was 15.88.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. gategroup Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was CHF-24.64.

gategroup Holding AG 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.

gategroup Holding AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=431.7/4962.8*91
=15.88

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

gategroup Holding AG's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 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)
=(172.1+0.75 * 431.7+0.5 * 144.5-3066.3
-0-121)/106.306
=-24.64

* 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.

gategroup Holding AG Accounts Receivable Related Terms

gategroup Holding AG Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for gategroup Holding AG'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.

gategroup Holding AG Accounts Receivable Chart

gategroup Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Accounts Receivable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 284.70 324.90 460.80 451.80 431.70

gategroup Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Accounts Receivable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 284.70 324.90 460.80 451.80 431.70

gategroup Holding AG 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 CHF431.70 Mil mean?
gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) has a Accounts Receivable of CHF431.70 Mil as of Dec. 2019. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on gategroup Holding AG and its competitors.
Is gategroup Holding AG's Accounts Receivable too high?
gategroup Holding AG's current Accounts Receivable is CHF431.70 Mil.
How does gategroup Holding AG's Accounts Receivable compare to CAAP and AAWW?
gategroup Holding AG's Accounts Receivable of CHF431.70 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Transportation 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 gategroup Holding AG and its competitors. gategroup Holding AG's current Accounts Receivable is CHF431.70 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is gategroup Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) has a current Accounts Receivable of CHF431.70 Mil. The current Accounts Receivable is CHF431.70 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 gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE), the current Accounts Receivable is CHF431.70 Mil as of Dec. 2019. 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.

gategroup Holding AG Business Description

Address Sagereistrasse 20, Glattbrugg, CHE, CH-8152
gategroup Holding AG is engaged in the operation of airline catering and provision of related services in Switzerland. It provides airline catering, retail and technology services, onboard service equipment, and supply chain and logistics solutions. Its segments include EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions.