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Contact EnergyASX:CEN 61 Receivables Turnover is 6.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Contact Energy ranks better than 91.95% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Contact Energy's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1,389 Mil. Contact Energy's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$224 Mil.
Hence, Contact Energy's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.20.
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Contact Energy Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Contact Energy Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contact Energy's Receivables Turnover 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.
Contact Energy Receivables Turnover Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Contact Energy's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Contact Energy Receivables Turnover vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* 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.
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a Receivables Turnover of 6.20 as of Dec. 2025. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #33 out of 410 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Contact Energy's Receivables Turnover too high?
Contact Energy's current Receivables Turnover is 6.20. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.73. Contact Energy's value of 6.20 is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #33 out of 410 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Receivables Turnover compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #33 out of 410 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Contact Energy in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.73. Contact Energy's value of 6.20 is 8.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 5.73, based on 410 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Contact Energy's current Receivables Turnover of 6.20 is 8.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contact Energy's current Receivables Turnover is 6.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contact Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.74, compared to a current price of A$7.50 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 6.20 and 8.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 5.73. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current Receivables Turnover is 6.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$7.50 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.74.
GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:
Receivables Turnover: 6.20
GF Value™: A$6.74 vs. price of A$7.50 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#33 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contact Energy is a diversified and integrated energy company. It owns a fleet of hydro, geothermal, and gas-fired generation assets, which produce more than 25% of New Zealand's electricity. It also retails electricity and gas to nearly half a million customers.
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