FGROF (FirstGroup) Change In Receivables: $252 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FGROF FirstGroup PLC FGROF
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GF Value $2.63
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What is FirstGroup Change In Receivables?

FirstGroup FGROF 75 Change In Receivables is $252 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FGROF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.63. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

FirstGroup's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $163 Mil. It means FirstGroup's Accounts Receivable declined by $163 Mil from Sep. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

FirstGroup's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was $251 Mil. It means FirstGroup's Accounts Receivable declined by $251 Mil from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

FirstGroup's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $340 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. FirstGroup's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.85.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. FirstGroup's liquidation value for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2,675 Mil.

FirstGroup  (OTCPK:FGROF) 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.

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

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=339.733/2713.467*91
=22.85

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

FirstGroup'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)
=226.667-3175.867+0.75 * 339.733+0.5 * 39.067
=-2,675

* 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.

FirstGroup Change In Receivables Related Terms

FirstGroup Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FirstGroup'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.

FirstGroup Change In Receivables Chart

FirstGroup Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Change In Receivables
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.97 -152.43 -3.94 141.34 250.67

FirstGroup Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Change In Receivables Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 163.41 15.34 126.36 88.38 163.47
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FirstGroup 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 semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $252 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 $252 Mil mean?
FirstGroup (FGROF) has a Change In Receivables of $252 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for FirstGroup and its competitors.
Is FirstGroup's Change In Receivables too high?
FirstGroup's current Change In Receivables is $252 Mil. Overall, FirstGroup has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstGroup's Change In Receivables compare to UNP and CSX?
FirstGroup's Change In Receivables of $252 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 Change In Receivables for a Transportation company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Transportation 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 FirstGroup and its competitors. FirstGroup's current Change In Receivables is $252 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstGroup stock overvalued right now?
FirstGroup (FGROF) has a current Change In Receivables of $252 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.63, compared to a current price of $2.38 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $252 Mil. FirstGroup's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 FirstGroup (FGROF), the current Change In Receivables is $252 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 FirstGroup (FGROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.38 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.63.

Key valuation signals for FGROF:

  • Change In Receivables: $252 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.63 vs. price of $2.38 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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

FirstGroup Business Description

Address 37 North Wharf Road, 8th Floor, The Point, Paddington, London, GBR, W2 1AF
FirstGroup PLC is a passenger transportation company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The company organizes itself into segments: Greyhound, First Bus, and First Rail. The Greyhound segment operates intercity coaches in the United States and Canada. First Bus operates buses in the United Kingdom. First Rail operates passenger trains in the United Kingdom. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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