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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. ALA SpA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €165.8 Mil. ALA SpA's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €40.5 Mil.
Hence, ALA SpA's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was 4.09.
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) 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.
ALA SpA Receivables Turnover Related Terms
ALA SpA Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALA SpA'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.
FRA:8WD vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA Receivables Turnover vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, ALA SpA's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALA SpA'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.
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.09 as of Jun. 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 ALA SpA and its competitors.
Is ALA SpA's Receivables Turnover too high?
ALA SpA's current Receivables Turnover is 4.09. The Industrial Distribution industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.99. ALA SpA's value of 4.09 is 31.7% below this industry median. Overall, ALA SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALA SpA's Receivables Turnover compare to GWW and FAST?
ALA SpA's Receivables Turnover of 4.09 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.99. ALA SpA's value of 4.09 is 31.7% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Industrial Distribution companies is 5.99, based on 158 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. ALA SpA's current Receivables Turnover of 4.09 is 31.7% 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 ALA SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALA SpA's current Receivables Turnover is 4.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALA SpA stock overvalued right now?
ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) has a current Receivables Turnover of 4.09. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.35, compared to a current price of €36.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.09 and 31.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 5.99. ALA SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.09 as of Jun. 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 ALA SpA (FRA:8WD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALA SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.35.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8WD:
Receivables Turnover: 4.09
GF Value™: €30.35 vs. price of €36.00 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8WD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALA SpA is a distributor and supply chain solutions provider to the industrial markets. It is involved in the distribution of components and equipment for use in the civil and military aeronautical sectors. The company also offers integrated logistics services for the rail, energy, and marine sectors. Its various product offerings include power systems, oxygen systems, gate valves, protection valves, fasteners, regulators, and others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in Italy and the rest from other parts of the European Union and other regions.
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