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Lewis Group's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R-649 Mil. It means Lewis Group's Accounts Receivable
increased by R649 Mil
from Sep. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Lewis Group's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was R-1,245 Mil. It means Lewis Group's Accounts Receivable
increased by R1,245 Mil
from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
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.
Lewis Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 190.30.
In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Lewis Group's liquidation value for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,449 Mil.
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) 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.
Lewis Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:
* 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.
Lewis Group Change In Receivables Related Terms
Lewis Group Change In Receivables Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lewis Group'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.
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 R-1,245 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.
What does a Change In Receivables of R-1,245 Mil mean?
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a Change In Receivables of R-1,245 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Lewis Group and its competitors.
Is Lewis Group's Change In Receivables too high?
Lewis Group's current Change In Receivables is R-1,245 Mil. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Change In Receivables compare to CASY and WSM?
Lewis Group's Change In Receivables of R-1,245 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. Lewis Group's current Change In Receivables is R-1,245 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R87.06, compared to a current price of R85.00 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is R-1,245 Mil. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current Change In Receivables is R-1,245 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R85.00 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R87.06.
GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:
Change In Receivables: R-1,245 Mil
GF Value™: R87.06 vs. price of R85.00 (2.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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