YouGov (CHIX:YOUL) Receivables Turnover: 3.00 (As of Jan. 2026)

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What is YouGov Receivables Turnover?

YouGov CHIX:YOUL +2.25% 61 Receivables Turnover is 3.00 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:YOUL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,063 Business Services companies, YouGov ranks worse than 54.47% 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. YouGov's Revenue for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £194.8 Mil. YouGov's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £65.0 Mil. Hence, YouGov's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was 3.00.


YouGov  (CHIX:YOUl) 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.


YouGov Receivables Turnover Related Terms


YouGov Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for YouGov'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.

YouGov Receivables Turnover Chart

YouGov Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Receivables Turnover
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YouGov Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Receivables Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.78 3.07 3.17 3.25 3.00

CHIX:YOUL vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, YouGov'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.


YouGov Receivables Turnover vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, YouGov's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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


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YouGov Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

YouGov's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Jul. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jul. 2025 )) / count )
=388.9 / ((49.7 + 49.9) / 2 )
=388.9 / 49.8
=7.81

YouGov's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Jul. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Jan. 2026 )) / count )
=194.8 / ((49.9 + 80) / 2 )
=194.8 / 64.95
=3.00

* 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 3.00 mean?
YouGov (CHIX:YOUL) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.00 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 YouGov and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, YouGov ranks #579 out of 1063 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is YouGov's Receivables Turnover too high?
YouGov's current Receivables Turnover is 3.00. The Business Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.25. YouGov's value of 3.00 is 52% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YouGov ranks #579 out of 1063 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, YouGov has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YouGov's Receivables Turnover compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, YouGov ranks #579 out of 1063 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places YouGov in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.25. YouGov's value of 3.00 is 52% 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 Business Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Business Services companies is 6.25, based on 1,063 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. YouGov's current Receivables Turnover of 3.00 is 52% 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 YouGov and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YouGov's current Receivables Turnover is 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YouGov stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov (CHIX:YOUL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.68, compared to a current price of £2.50 — trading 56% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.00 and 52% below the Business Services industry median of 6.25. YouGov's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 YouGov (CHIX:YOUL), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.00 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 YouGov (CHIX:YOUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YouGov stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.50 is trading 56% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.68. GuruFocus considers YouGov to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:YOUL:

  • Receivables Turnover: 3.00
  • GF Value™: £5.68 vs. price of £2.50 (56% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52% below the Business Services median (#579 of 1063)

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


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