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. Alfa Laval AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr15,919 Mil. Alfa Laval AB's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10,413 Mil.
Hence, Alfa Laval AB's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.53.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAs) 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.
Alfa Laval AB Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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.
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB Receivables Turnover vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.53 as of Mar. 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #679 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Receivables Turnover too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Receivables Turnover is 1.53. The Industrial Products industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Alfa Laval AB's value of 1.53 is 65.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #679 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Receivables Turnover compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #679 out of 3027 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Alfa Laval AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Alfa Laval AB's value of 1.53 is 65.6% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Industrial Products companies is 4.45, based on 3,027 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Receivables Turnover of 1.53 is 65.6% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current Receivables Turnover is 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr478.14, compared to a current price of kr591.50 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.53 and 65.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.45. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.53 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr591.50 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr478.14.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
Receivables Turnover: 1.53
GF Value™: kr478.14 vs. price of kr591.50 (23.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% below the Industrial Products median (#679 of 3027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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