RL (Ralph Lauren) Change In Receivables: $-36 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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RL Ralph Lauren Corp RL
86 GF Score
Price $380.45
GF Value $265.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ralph Lauren Change In Receivables?

Ralph Lauren RL -1.97% 86 Change In Receivables is $-36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $265.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Ralph Lauren's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-43 Mil. It means Ralph Lauren's Accounts Receivable increased by $43 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Ralph Lauren's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-36 Mil. It means Ralph Lauren's Accounts Receivable increased by $36 Mil from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Ralph Lauren's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $492 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. Ralph Lauren's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.68.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Ralph Lauren's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1,957 Mil.

Ralph Lauren  (NYSE:RL) 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.

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

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=491.7/1978.7*91
=22.68

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

Ralph Lauren'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)
=2065-4898.1+0.75 * 491.7+0.5 * 1014.3
=-1,957

* 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.

Ralph Lauren Change In Receivables Related Terms

Ralph Lauren Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren'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.

Ralph Lauren Change In Receivables Chart

Ralph Lauren Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Change In Receivables
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Ralph Lauren Quarterly Data
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Ralph Lauren 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 $-36 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 $-36 Mil mean?
Ralph Lauren (RL) has a Change In Receivables of $-36 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Ralph Lauren and its competitors.
Is Ralph Lauren's Change In Receivables too high?
Ralph Lauren's current Change In Receivables is $-36 Mil. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's Change In Receivables compare to LEVI and VFC?
Ralph Lauren's Change In Receivables of $-36 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. Ralph Lauren's current Change In Receivables is $-36 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $265.20, compared to a current price of $380.45 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $-36 Mil. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Ralph Lauren (RL), the current Change In Receivables is $-36 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 Ralph Lauren (RL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $380.45 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $265.20. GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RL:

  • Change In Receivables: $-36 Mil
  • GF Value™: $265.20 vs. price of $380.45 (43.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

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Ralph Lauren Business Description

Address 650 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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