QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Receivables Turnover: 4.06 (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:QQL QinetiQ Group PLC CHIX:QQL
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What is QinetiQ Group Receivables Turnover?

QinetiQ Group CHIX:QQL -3.26% 77 Receivables Turnover is 4.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:QQL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Aerospace & Defense companies, QinetiQ Group ranks better than 73.41% 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. QinetiQ Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,022 Mil. QinetiQ Group's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £252 Mil. Hence, QinetiQ Group's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.06.


QinetiQ Group  (CHIX:QQl) 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.


QinetiQ Group Receivables Turnover Related Terms


QinetiQ Group Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QinetiQ Group'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.

QinetiQ Group Receivables Turnover Chart

QinetiQ Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Receivables Turnover
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QinetiQ Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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CHIX:QQL vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, QinetiQ Group'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.


QinetiQ Group Receivables Turnover vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, QinetiQ Group's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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


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QinetiQ Group Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

QinetiQ Group's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=1922.6 / ((148.9 + 143.3) / 2 )
=1922.6 / 146.1
=13.16

QinetiQ Group's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=1022.2 / ((360.7 + 143.3) / 2 )
=1022.2 / 252
=4.06

* 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 4.06 mean?
QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.06 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #92 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is QinetiQ Group's Receivables Turnover too high?
QinetiQ Group's current Receivables Turnover is 4.06. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.64. QinetiQ Group's value of 4.06 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #92 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QinetiQ Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QinetiQ Group's Receivables Turnover compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, QinetiQ Group ranks #92 out of 346 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts QinetiQ Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.64. QinetiQ Group's value of 4.06 is 28% 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.64, based on 346 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. QinetiQ Group's current Receivables Turnover of 4.06 is 28% 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 QinetiQ Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QinetiQ Group's current Receivables Turnover is 4.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QinetiQ Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.65, compared to a current price of £4.50 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.06 and 28% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.64. QinetiQ Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.06 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 QinetiQ Group (CHIX:QQL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QinetiQ Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.50 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.65. GuruFocus considers QinetiQ Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:QQL:

  • Receivables Turnover: 4.06
  • GF Value™: £4.65 vs. price of £4.50 (3.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#92 of 346)

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


QinetiQ Group Business Description

Address Ively Road, Cody Technology Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GBR, GU14 0LX
QinetiQ Group PLC is a company operating in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors. Its operating segments are EMEA Services, and Global Solutions. It generates majority of revenue from EMES Services. EMEA Services provides technical assurance, test and evaluation and training services, underpinned by long-term contracts. EMEA Services comprises business units which are not considered reportable segments as defined UK Defence, UK Intelligence and the Australia sector. Global Solutions combines all other business units not aggregated within EMEA Services. It has presence in United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (US), Australia, Home countries, Europe, and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from Home countries.
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