Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Change In Receivables: A$0 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:CEN Contact Energy Ltd ASX:CEN
59 GF Score
Price A$7.45
GF Value A$6.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Contact Energy Change In Receivables?

Contact Energy ASX:CEN -4.85% 59 Change In Receivables is A$0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Contact Energy's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0 Mil. It means Contact Energy's Accounts Receivable stayed the same from Jun. 2025 to Dec. 2025 .

Contact Energy's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 was A$0 Mil. It means Contact Energy's Accounts Receivable stayed the same from Jun. 2024 to Jun. 2025 .

Contact Energy's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$298 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. Contact Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 39.13.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Contact Energy's liquidation value for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-4,112 Mil.

Contact Energy  (ASX:CEN) 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.

Contact Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=297.865/1389.164*91
=39.13

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

Contact Energy's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=237.769-4605.579+0.75 * 297.865+0.5 * 65.321
=-4,112

* 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.

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Contact Energy 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 Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$0 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 A$0 Mil mean?
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a Change In Receivables of A$0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Contact Energy and its competitors.
Is Contact Energy's Change In Receivables too high?
Contact Energy's current Change In Receivables is A$0 Mil. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Change In Receivables compare to competitors?
Contact Energy's Change In Receivables of A$0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Contact Energy and its competitors. Contact Energy's current Change In Receivables is A$0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contact Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.73, compared to a current price of A$7.45 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is A$0 Mil. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current Change In Receivables is A$0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$7.45 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.73. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:

  • Change In Receivables: A$0 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$6.73 vs. price of A$7.45 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Contact Energy Business Description

Address 29 Brandon Street, Harbour City Tower, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Contact Energy is a diversified and integrated energy company. It owns a fleet of hydro, geothermal, and gas-fired generation assets, which produce more than 25% of New Zealand's electricity. It also retails electricity and gas to nearly half a million customers.
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