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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. Universal Music Group NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €6,626 Mil. Universal Music Group NV's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,401 Mil.
Hence, Universal Music Group NV's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.76.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGa) 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.
Universal Music Group NV Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Universal Music Group NV Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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Universal Music Group NV Receivables Turnover Chart
CHIX:UMGA vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Universal Music Group NV's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Music Group NV'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.
Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.76 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #504 out of 1005 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Universal Music Group NV's Receivables Turnover too high?
Universal Music Group NV's current Receivables Turnover is 2.76. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.34. Universal Music Group NV's value of 2.76 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #504 out of 1005 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Music Group NV has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Music Group NV's Receivables Turnover compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Universal Music Group NV ranks #504 out of 1005 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Universal Music Group NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.34. Universal Music Group NV's value of 2.76 is 48.3% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Media - Diversified companies is 5.34, based on 1,005 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. Universal Music Group NV's current Receivables Turnover of 2.76 is 48.3% 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 Universal Music Group NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Music Group NV's current Receivables Turnover is 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Music Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.85, compared to a current price of €18.40 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.76 and 48.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.34. Universal Music Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.76 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Universal Music Group NV (CHIX:UMGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Music Group NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.40 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.85.
GuruFocus considers Universal Music Group NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:UMGA:
Receivables Turnover: 2.76
GF Value™: €27.85 vs. price of €18.40 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#504 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:UMGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Music is the largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing more than a dozen record labels, including notable names like Interscope, Capital Music, Motown Records, and Def Jam. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Universal include Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and Morgan Wallen. Most of Universal's remaining sales come from its publishing segment, which generates revenue for songwriters and composers, including some of Universal's recording artists as well as songwriters and composers who do not record music themselves or are attached to other labels. Universal's publishing group has nearly 4.5 million owned or administered titles in its catalog.
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