Metlifecare (ASX:MEQ) Receivables Turnover: 3.99 (As of Jun. 2020)

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What is Metlifecare Receivables Turnover?

Metlifecare ASX:MEQ 4 Receivables Turnover is 3.99 as of Jun. 2020. GuruFocus rates ASX:MEQ with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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. Metlifecare's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2020 was A$64.20 Mil. Metlifecare's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Jun. 2020 was A$16.10 Mil. Hence, Metlifecare's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Jun. 2020 was 3.99.


Metlifecare  (ASX:MEQ) 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.


Metlifecare Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Metlifecare Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metlifecare'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.

Metlifecare Receivables Turnover Chart

Metlifecare Annual Data
Trend Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20
Receivables Turnover
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Metlifecare Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:MEQ vs HCA, DVA, UHS: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Metlifecare'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.


Metlifecare Receivables Turnover vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Metlifecare's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metlifecare's Receivables Turnover falls into.



Metlifecare Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Metlifecare's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2020 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Jun. 2020 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Jun. 2020 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2019 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2020 )) / count )
=125.193 / ((5.756 + 6.182) / 2 )
=125.193 / 5.969
=20.97

Metlifecare's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Jun. 2020 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Jun. 2020 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2019 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Jun. 2020 )) / count )
=64.196 / ((26.022 + 6.182) / 2 )
=64.196 / 16.102
=3.99

* 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 Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 3.99 mean?
Metlifecare (ASX:MEQ) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.99 as of Jun. 2020. 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 Metlifecare and its competitors.
Is Metlifecare's Receivables Turnover too high?
Metlifecare's current Receivables Turnover is 3.99. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.74. Metlifecare's value of 3.99 is 48.4% below this industry median. Overall, Metlifecare has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metlifecare's Receivables Turnover compare to HCA and DVA?
Metlifecare's Receivables Turnover of 3.99 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.74. Metlifecare's value of 3.99 is 48.4% below 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.74, based on 657 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. Metlifecare's current Receivables Turnover of 3.99 is 48.4% below 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 Metlifecare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metlifecare's current Receivables Turnover is 3.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metlifecare stock overvalued right now?
Metlifecare (ASX:MEQ) has a current Receivables Turnover of 3.99. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.99 and 48.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.74. Metlifecare's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 8 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 Metlifecare (ASX:MEQ), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.99 as of Jun. 2020. 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.

Metlifecare Business Description

Address 20 Kent Street, Level 4, Newmarket, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1023
Metlifecare Ltd operates retirement communities throughout New Zealand. It generates revenue from membership fees and rest home, hospital and service, and village fees. Metlifecare's membership fees are paid by residents of independent living units and serviced apartments and allow residents to use common facilities. Its largest single customer is the New Zealand government, which pays fees on behalf of residents eligible for government subsidized elderly care. The majority of Metlifecare's retirement villages are located in Auckland.