Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Change In Receivables: kr-1,283 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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CHIX:ALFAS Alfa Laval AB CHIX:ALFAS
94 GF Score
Price kr555.20
GF Value kr477.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Alfa Laval AB Change In Receivables?

Alfa Laval AB CHIX:ALFAS 94 Change In Receivables is kr-1,283 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of kr477.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Alfa Laval AB's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-1,145 Mil. It means Alfa Laval AB's Accounts Receivable increased by kr1,145 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Alfa Laval AB's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was kr-2,203 Mil. It means Alfa Laval AB's Accounts Receivable increased by kr2,203 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Alfa Laval AB's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10,877 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. Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.35.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Alfa Laval AB's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr-32,960 Mil.

Alfa Laval AB  (CHIX:ALFAs) 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.

Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=10877/15919*91
=62.35

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

Alfa Laval AB'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)
=5024-54984+0.75 * 10877+0.5 * 17685
=-32,960

* 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.

Alfa Laval AB Change In Receivables Related Terms

Alfa Laval AB Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB's Change In Receivables 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.

Alfa Laval AB Change In Receivables Chart

Alfa Laval AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Receivables
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Alfa Laval AB 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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Alfa Laval AB 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 kr-1,283 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 kr-1,283 Mil mean?
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Change In Receivables of kr-1,283 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Alfa Laval AB and its competitors.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Change In Receivables too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Change In Receivables is kr-1,283 Mil. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Change In Receivables compare to GEV and ETN?
Alfa Laval AB's Change In Receivables of kr-1,283 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Industrial Products 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. Alfa Laval AB's current Change In Receivables is kr-1,283 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr477.05, compared to a current price of kr555.20 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is kr-1,283 Mil. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Change In Receivables is kr-1,283 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr555.20 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr477.05. GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:

  • Change In Receivables: kr-1,283 Mil
  • GF Value™: kr477.05 vs. price of kr555.20 (16.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Alfa Laval AB Business Description

Address Rudeboksvagen 1, P.O. Box 73, Lund, SWE, SE-221 00
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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