Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) Accounts Receivable: €370 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Springer Nature AG KGaA Accounts Receivable?

Springer Nature AG KGaA XTER:SPG -0.60% 44 Accounts Receivable is €370 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Springer Nature AG KGaA's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €370 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 71.83.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-12.34.

Springer Nature AG KGaA 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=369.9/939.8*91
=71.83

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

Springer Nature AG KGaA's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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)
=(285+0.75 * 369.9+0.5 * 38.7-3035.7
-0-0.5)/198.889
=-12.34

* 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Accounts Receivable Related Terms

Springer Nature AG KGaA Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Accounts Receivable Chart

Springer Nature AG KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Accounts Receivable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 464.50 416.90 387.80 401.50 323.40

Springer Nature AG KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Accounts Receivable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 401.50 301.10 323.40 369.90
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Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 €370 Mil mean?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Accounts Receivable of €370 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Accounts Receivable too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Accounts Receivable is €370 Mil. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Accounts Receivable compare to NYT and WLY?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's Accounts Receivable of €370 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Accounts Receivable is €370 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Accounts Receivable of €370 Mil. The current Accounts Receivable is €370 Mil. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Accounts Receivable is €370 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.

Springer Nature AG KGaA Business Description

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Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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