ASTL (Algoma Steel Group) Change In Receivables: $-53 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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ASTL Algoma Steel Group Inc ASTL
61 GF Score
Price $3.71
GF Value $5.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Algoma Steel Group Change In Receivables?

Algoma Steel Group ASTL -2.88% 61 Change In Receivables is $-53 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASTL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Algoma Steel Group's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means Algoma Steel Group's Accounts Receivable stayed the same from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Algoma Steel Group's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-71 Mil. It means Algoma Steel Group's Accounts Receivable increased by $71 Mil from Mar. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Algoma Steel Group's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $96 Mil.

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 Receivable are being managed. Algoma Steel Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.42.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Algoma Steel Group's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-914 Mil.

Algoma Steel Group  (NAS:ASTL) Change In Receivables 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 Receivable are being managed.

Algoma Steel Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=95.845/216.399*91
=40.42

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Algoma Steel Group's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Algoma Steel Group's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=47.595-1207.216+0.75 * 95.845+0.5 * 346.647
=-914

* 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.

Algoma Steel Group Change In Receivables Related Terms

Algoma Steel Group Change In Receivables Historical Data

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* 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.

Algoma Steel Group Change In Receivables Chart

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Algoma Steel Group Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-53 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of $-53 Mil mean?
Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) has a Change In Receivables of $-53 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Algoma Steel Group and its competitors.
Is Algoma Steel Group's Change In Receivables too high?
Algoma Steel Group's current Change In Receivables is $-53 Mil. Overall, Algoma Steel Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Steel Group's Change In Receivables compare to NUE and STLD?
Algoma Steel Group's Change In Receivables of $-53 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Receivables for a Steel company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Steel industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. Algoma Steel Group's current Change In Receivables is $-53 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Steel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.43, compared to a current price of $3.71 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $-53 Mil. Algoma Steel Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Algoma Steel Group (ASTL), the current Change In Receivables is $-53 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.71 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.43. GuruFocus considers Algoma Steel Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASTL:

  • Change In Receivables: $-53 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.43 vs. price of $3.71 (31.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Algoma Steel Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 9ZY:GermanyASTL:Canada
Address 105 West Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN, P6A 7B4
Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a single segment of basic steel production including sheets, plates, slabs, and freights. The company's revenue is generated from contracts to produce, ship, and deliver steel products Geographically it serves Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, whilst driving key revenue from United States. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Steel sheets and strips.
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