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Smiths NewsCHIX:SNWSL +3.43%53 Receivables Turnover is 6.12 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SNWSL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Smiths News ranks better than 83.61% 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. Smiths News's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was £516 Mil. Smiths News's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was £84 Mil.
Hence, Smiths News's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.12.
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.
Smiths News Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Smiths News Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths News'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:SNWSL vs NYT, WLY: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Smiths News'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.
Smiths News Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News'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.
Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) has a Receivables Turnover of 6.12 as of Feb. 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 Smiths News and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #165 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Smiths News' Receivables Turnover too high?
Smiths News' current Receivables Turnover is 6.12. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. Smiths News' value of 6.12 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #165 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' Receivables Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smiths News ranks #165 out of 1007 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Smiths News in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. Smiths News' value of 6.12 is 15.3% 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Media - Diversified companies is 5.31, based on 1,007 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. Smiths News's current Receivables Turnover of 6.12 is 15.3% 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 Smiths News and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smiths News's current Receivables Turnover is 6.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.54, compared to a current price of £0.69 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 6.12 and 15.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.31. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL), the current Receivables Turnover is 6.12 as of Feb. 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 Smiths News (CHIX:SNWSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.69 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.54.
GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SNWSL:
Receivables Turnover: 6.12
GF Value™: £0.54 vs. price of £0.69 (28.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#165 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SNWSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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