Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Receivables Turnover: 0.20 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Dentsu Group Receivables Turnover?

Dentsu Group FRA:DEN +0.56% 75 Receivables Turnover is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Dentsu Group ranks worse than 95.93% 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. Dentsu Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,947 Mil. Dentsu Group's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9,603 Mil. Hence, Dentsu Group's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.


Dentsu Group  (FRA:DEN) 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.


Dentsu Group Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Dentsu Group Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dentsu 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.

Dentsu Group Receivables Turnover Chart

Dentsu Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Dentsu Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:DEN vs APP, OMC, TTD: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Dentsu 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.


Dentsu Group Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dentsu Group's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Dentsu Group Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

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

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=7861.33 / ((10419.249 + 9959.541) / 2 )
=7861.33 / 10189.395
=0.77

Dentsu 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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=1946.757 / ((9959.541 + 9246.108) / 2 )
=1946.757 / 9602.8245
=0.20

* 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 0.20 mean?
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a Receivables Turnover of 0.20 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #966 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is Dentsu Group's Receivables Turnover too high?
Dentsu Group's current Receivables Turnover is 0.20. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. Dentsu Group's value of 0.20 is 96.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #966 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's Receivables Turnover compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #966 out of 1007 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Dentsu Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. Dentsu Group's value of 0.20 is 96.2% 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 5.31, 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. Dentsu Group's current Receivables Turnover of 0.20 is 96.2% 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 Dentsu Group 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. Dentsu Group's current Receivables Turnover is 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.45, compared to a current price of €18.10 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 0.20 and 96.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.31. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current Receivables Turnover is 0.20 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €18.10 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.45. GuruFocus considers Dentsu Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:

  • Receivables Turnover: 0.20
  • GF Value™: €22.45 vs. price of €18.10 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#966 of 1007)

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


Dentsu Group Business Description

Address 1-8-1 Higashi Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7001
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
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