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HCA HealthcareHCA +0.70%91 Receivables Turnover is 1.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $453.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 658 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks worse than 55.62% 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. HCA Healthcare's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19,109 Mil. HCA Healthcare's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,096 Mil.
Hence, HCA Healthcare's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.72.
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.
HCA Healthcare Receivables Turnover Related Terms
HCA Healthcare Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA vs THC, DVA, EHC: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare Receivables Turnover vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HCA Healthcare's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.72 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #366 out of 658 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is HCA Healthcare's Receivables Turnover too high?
HCA Healthcare's current Receivables Turnover is 1.72. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.78. HCA Healthcare's value of 1.72 is 77.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #366 out of 658 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's Receivables Turnover compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #366 out of 658 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places HCA Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.78. HCA Healthcare's value of 1.72 is 77.9% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 7.78, based on 658 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. HCA Healthcare's current Receivables Turnover of 1.72 is 77.9% 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCA Healthcare's current Receivables Turnover is 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $453.82, compared to a current price of $374.47 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.72 and 77.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 7.78. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.72 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $374.47 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $453.82.
GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HCA:
Receivables Turnover: 1.72
GF Value™: $453.82 vs. price of $374.47 (17.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#366 of 658)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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