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Synlait MilkASX:SM1 35 Receivables Turnover is 5.46 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:SM1 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Synlait Milk ranks better than 57.09% 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. Synlait Milk's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was A$670 Mil. Synlait Milk's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was A$123 Mil.
Hence, Synlait Milk's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 5.46.
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.
Synlait Milk Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Synlait Milk Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:
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ASX:SM1 vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk Receivables Turnover vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) has a Receivables Turnover of 5.46 as of Jan. 2026. 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #835 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Synlait Milk's Receivables Turnover too high?
Synlait Milk's current Receivables Turnover is 5.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Synlait Milk's value of 5.46 is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #835 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Receivables Turnover compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #835 out of 1946 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Synlait Milk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Synlait Milk's value of 5.46 is 41.5% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.33, based on 1,946 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. Synlait Milk's current Receivables Turnover of 5.46 is 41.5% 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synlait Milk's current Receivables Turnover is 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.22, compared to a current price of A$0.30 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 5.46 and 41.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.33. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1), the current Receivables Turnover is 5.46 as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (ASX:SM1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.30 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.22.
GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SM1:
Receivables Turnover: 5.46
GF Value™: A$0.22 vs. price of A$0.30 (36.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#835 of 1946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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