HMGN (Hemagen Diagnostics) Receivables Turnover: 1.49 (As of Sep. 2012)

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What is Hemagen Diagnostics Receivables Turnover?

Hemagen Diagnostics HMGN Receivables Turnover is 1.49 as of Sep. 2012.

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. Hemagen Diagnostics's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2012 was $0.88 Mil. Hemagen Diagnostics's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Sep. 2012 was $0.59 Mil. Hence, Hemagen Diagnostics's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Sep. 2012 was 1.49.


Hemagen Diagnostics  (OTCPK:HMGN) 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.


Hemagen Diagnostics Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Hemagen Diagnostics Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hemagen Diagnostics'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.

Hemagen Diagnostics Receivables Turnover Chart

Hemagen Diagnostics Annual Data
Trend Sep03 Sep04 Sep05 Sep06 Sep07 Sep08 Sep09 Sep10 Sep11 Sep12
Receivables Turnover
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Hemagen Diagnostics Quarterly Data
Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12
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 1.88 2.22 2.20 1.61 1.49

HMGN vs OBMP, NSPX, ATRX: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Hemagen Diagnostics'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.


Hemagen Diagnostics Receivables Turnover vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Hemagen Diagnostics's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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



Hemagen Diagnostics Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Hemagen Diagnostics's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2012 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Sep. 2012 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Sep. 2012 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2011 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2012 )) / count )
=4.042 / ((0.58 + 0.588) / 2 )
=4.042 / 0.584
=6.92

Hemagen Diagnostics's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Sep. 2012 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Sep. 2012 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Jun. 2012 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Sep. 2012 )) / count )
=0.876 / ((0.585 + 0.588) / 2 )
=0.876 / 0.5865
=1.49

* 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 1.49 mean?
Hemagen Diagnostics (HMGN) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.49 as of Sep. 2012. 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 Hemagen Diagnostics and its competitors.
Is Hemagen Diagnostics' Receivables Turnover too high?
Hemagen Diagnostics' current Receivables Turnover is 1.49. The Biotechnology industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.28. Hemagen Diagnostics' value of 1.49 is 71.8% below this industry median.
How does Hemagen Diagnostics' Receivables Turnover compare to OBMP and NSPX?
Hemagen Diagnostics' Receivables Turnover of 1.49 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.28. Hemagen Diagnostics' value of 1.49 is 71.8% 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Biotechnology companies is 5.28, based on 850 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. Hemagen Diagnostics's current Receivables Turnover of 1.49 is 71.8% 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 Hemagen Diagnostics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hemagen Diagnostics's current Receivables Turnover is 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hemagen Diagnostics stock overvalued right now?
Hemagen Diagnostics (HMGN) has a current Receivables Turnover of 1.49. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.49 and 71.8% below the Biotechnology industry median of 5.28. 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 Hemagen Diagnostics (HMGN), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.49 as of Sep. 2012. 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.

Hemagen Diagnostics Business Description

Address 9033 Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD, USA, 21045
Hemagen Diagnostics Inc is a biotechnology company. It develops, manufactures and markets Food and Drug Administration cleared proprietary medical diagnostic test kits and components. The company's Virgo line of Immunoassays are used to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune and infectious diseases and acute-phase proteins. The assays utilize multiple technologies including ELISA, immunofluorescence (IFA) and hemagglutination (HA). Its products include ANA Screen ELISA 96 Test System, Rubella IgG ELISA 96 Test System, AMA IFA 48 Test System and others.