VODAF (Vodacom Group) Change In Receivables: $-326 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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VODAF Vodacom Group Ltd VODAF
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GF Value $8.37
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What is Vodacom Group Change In Receivables?

Vodacom Group VODAF 91 Change In Receivables is $-326 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VODAF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.37. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Vodacom Group's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-19 Mil. It means Vodacom Group's Accounts Receivable increased by $19 Mil from Sep. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Vodacom Group's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-338 Mil. It means Vodacom Group's Accounts Receivable increased by $338 Mil from Mar. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Vodacom Group's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,790 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. Vodacom Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 63.58.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Vodacom Group's liquidation value for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6,740 Mil.


Vodacom Group  (OTCPK:VODAF) 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.

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

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=1790.273/5138.512*91
=63.58

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

Vodacom Group'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)
=1955.951-10101.735+0.75 * 1790.273+0.5 * 126.094
=-6,740

* 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.


Vodacom Group Change In Receivables Related Terms


Vodacom Group Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vodacom 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.

Vodacom Group Change In Receivables Chart

Vodacom Group 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 -99.33 -261.62 -276.16 -196.13 -337.98

Vodacom Group 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 14.17 -333.45 125.11 -306.34 -19.28
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Vodacom Group 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 $-326 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 $-326 Mil mean?
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a Change In Receivables of $-326 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Vodacom Group and its competitors.
Is Vodacom Group's Change In Receivables too high?
Vodacom Group's current Change In Receivables is $-326 Mil. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's Change In Receivables compare to VZ and TMUS?
Vodacom Group's Change In Receivables of $-326 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Vodacom Group and its competitors. Vodacom Group's current Change In Receivables is $-326 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a current Change In Receivables of $-326 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.37, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is $-326 Mil. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current Change In Receivables is $-326 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.37.

Key valuation signals for VODAF:

  • Change In Receivables: $-326 Mil
  • GF Value™: $8.37 vs. price of $8.98 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Vodacom Group Business Description

Address 082 Vodacom Boulevard, Vodacom Corporate Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1685
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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