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METRO AGHAM:B4B 69 Receivables Turnover is 9.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:B4B with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Retail - Defensive companies, METRO AG ranks better than 75.17% 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. METRO AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7,288 Mil. METRO AG's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €738 Mil.
Hence, METRO AG's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.88.
METRO AG (HAM:B4B) 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.
METRO AG Receivables Turnover Related Terms
METRO AG Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for METRO AG'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.
HAM:B4B vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, METRO AG'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.
METRO AG Receivables Turnover vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, METRO AG's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where METRO AG'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.
METRO AG (HAM:B4B) has a Receivables Turnover of 9.88 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 METRO AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #75 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is METRO AG's Receivables Turnover too high?
METRO AG's current Receivables Turnover is 9.88. The Retail - Defensive industry median Receivables Turnover is 16.63. METRO AG's value of 9.88 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #75 out of 302 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, METRO AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does METRO AG's Receivables Turnover compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, METRO AG ranks #75 out of 302 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places METRO AG in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 16.63. METRO AG's value of 9.88 is 40.6% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.63, based on 302 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. METRO AG's current Receivables Turnover of 9.88 is 40.6% 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 METRO AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 16.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. METRO AG's current Receivables Turnover is 9.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is METRO AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG (HAM:B4B) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.44, compared to a current price of €7.30 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 9.88 and 40.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.63. METRO AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B), the current Receivables Turnover is 9.88 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 METRO AG (HAM:B4B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, METRO AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.30 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.44.
GuruFocus considers METRO AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:B4B:
Receivables Turnover: 9.88
GF Value™: €5.44 vs. price of €7.30 (34.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#75 of 302)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:B4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
METRO AG is an international food wholesaler operating in more than 30 countries under the METRO and MAKRO brands, serving as the central management holding company. The company provides food and non-food products to professional customers, mainly HoReCa and Traders, through a multichannel model that combines wholesale stores, delivery services, and digital solutions. Its offerings include assortments tailored to professional needs, digital services through DISH Digital Solutions, a B2B online marketplace via METRO MARKETS, and real estate activities through METRO PROPERTIES. METRO operates through the segments Germany, West, Russia, East, and Others, which include digital units and logistics, IT, and procurement services.
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