ZIM (ZIM Integrated Shipping Services) Accounts Receivable: $721 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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ZIM ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd ZIM
60 GF Score
Price $29.32
GF Value $14.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Accounts Receivable?

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ZIM +4.18% 60 Accounts Receivable is $721 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZIM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $721 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.10.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-37.19.


ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=720.9/1396.5*91
=47.10

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

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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)
=(1627.3+0.75 * 720.9+0.5 * 206.6-6749.6
-0-3.9)/120.519
=-37.19

* 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.


ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Accounts Receivable Related Terms


ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services'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.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Accounts Receivable Chart

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Accounts Receivable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 1,178.00 671.50 404.90 765.20 501.80

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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 $721 Mil mean?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a Accounts Receivable of $721 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Accounts Receivable too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current Accounts Receivable is $721 Mil. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Accounts Receivable compare to SBLK and DAC?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' Accounts Receivable of $721 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current Accounts Receivable is $721 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.09, compared to a current price of $29.32 — trading 108.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is $721 Mil. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 12 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current Accounts Receivable is $721 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.

Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.32 is trading 108.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.09. GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ZIM:

  • Accounts Receivable: $721 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.09 vs. price of $29.32 (108.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 12 warning signs

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


ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description

Other Exchanges 2SV:Germany
Address 9 Andrei Sakharov Street, P.O. Box 15067, Matam, Haifa, ISR, 3190500
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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