CMPGF (Compass Group) Receivables Turnover: 4.42 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CMPGF Compass Group PLC CMPGF
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Price $33.18
GF Value $30.07
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What is Compass Group Receivables Turnover?

Compass Group CMPGF 88 Receivables Turnover is 4.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMPGF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Compass Group ranks worse than 89.92% 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. Compass Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $24,983 Mil. Compass Group's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,655 Mil. Hence, Compass Group's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.42.


Compass Group  (OTCPK:CMPGF) 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.


Compass Group Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Compass Group Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass 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.

Compass Group Receivables Turnover Chart

Compass Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Receivables Turnover
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Compass Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 4.63 4.54 4.52 4.51 4.42

CMPGF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Compass 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.


Compass Group Receivables Turnover vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Compass Group Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Compass Group's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count )
=46070 / ((4139 + 4570) / 2 )
=46070 / 4354.5
=10.58

Compass 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 )
=24983 / ((4570 + 6739) / 2 )
=24983 / 5654.5
=4.42

* 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 4.42 mean?
Compass Group (CMPGF) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.42 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 Compass Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #321 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Compass Group's Receivables Turnover too high?
Compass Group's current Receivables Turnover is 4.42. The Restaurants industry median Receivables Turnover is 28.88. Compass Group's value of 4.42 is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #321 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Receivables Turnover compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #321 out of 357 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Compass Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 28.88. Compass Group's value of 4.42 is 84.7% 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 Restaurants company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Restaurants companies is 28.88, based on 357 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. Compass Group's current Receivables Turnover of 4.42 is 84.7% 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 Compass Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 28.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Group's current Receivables Turnover is 4.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.07, compared to a current price of $33.18 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.42 and 84.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 28.88. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Compass Group (CMPGF), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.42 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 Compass Group (CMPGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.18 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.07. GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CMPGF:

  • Receivables Turnover: 4.42
  • GF Value™: $30.07 vs. price of $33.18 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.7% below the Restaurants median (#321 of 357)

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


Compass Group Business Description

Address Guildford Street, Compass House, Chertsey, Surrey, GBR, KT16 9BQ
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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