Future (FRA:FNWA) Receivables Turnover: 6.18 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:FNWA Future PLC FRA:FNWA
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Price €3.34
GF Value €8.90
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Future Receivables Turnover?

Future FRA:FNWA -1.76% 61 Receivables Turnover is 6.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FNWA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Media - Diversified companies, Future ranks better than 85.2% 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. Future's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €402.6 Mil. Future's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €65.2 Mil. Hence, Future's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.18.


Future  (FRA:FNWA) 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.


Future Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Future Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Future'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.

Future Receivables Turnover Chart

Future Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Receivables Turnover
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Future 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 4.14 4.45 6.07 5.94 6.18

FRA:FNWA vs NYT, WLY: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Future'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.


Future Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Future Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Future'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 )
=851.079 / ((78.659 + 69.426) / 2 )
=851.079 / 74.0425
=11.49

Future'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 )
=402.629 / ((69.426 + 60.896) / 2 )
=402.629 / 65.161
=6.18

* 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 6.18 mean?
Future (FRA:FNWA) has a Receivables Turnover of 6.18 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 Future and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Future ranks #149 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Future's Receivables Turnover too high?
Future's current Receivables Turnover is 6.18. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. Future's value of 6.18 is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future ranks #149 out of 1007 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Future 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 Future's Receivables Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future ranks #149 out of 1007 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Future in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.31. Future's value of 6.18 is 16.4% above 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. Future's current Receivables Turnover of 6.18 is 16.4% above 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 Future 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. Future's current Receivables Turnover is 6.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future (FRA:FNWA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.90, compared to a current price of €3.34 — trading 62.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 6.18 and 16.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.31. Future'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 Future (FRA:FNWA), the current Receivables Turnover is 6.18 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 Future (FRA:FNWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.34 is trading 62.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.90. GuruFocus considers Future to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FNWA:

  • Receivables Turnover: 6.18
  • GF Value™: €8.90 vs. price of €3.34 (62.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#149 of 1007)

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


Future Business Description

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Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.
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