African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Receivables Turnover: 2.06 (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:AME African Media Entertainment Ltd JSE:AME
85 GF Score
Price R55.00
GF Value R49.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is African Media Entertainment Receivables Turnover?

African Media Entertainment JSE:AME 85 Receivables Turnover is 2.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R49.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Media - Diversified companies, African Media Entertainment ranks worse than 61.99% 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. African Media Entertainment's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R179.4 Mil. African Media Entertainment's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R86.9 Mil. Hence, African Media Entertainment's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.06.


African Media Entertainment  (JSE:AME) 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.


African Media Entertainment Receivables Turnover Related Terms


African Media Entertainment Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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African Media Entertainment Receivables Turnover Chart

African Media Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Receivables Turnover
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African Media Entertainment 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 2.18 2.49 2.37 2.13 2.06

JSE:AME vs NXST: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, African Media Entertainment'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.


African Media Entertainment Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where African Media Entertainment's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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African Media Entertainment Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

African Media Entertainment's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=359.747 / ((75.28 + 79.605) / 2 )
=359.747 / 77.4425
=4.65

African Media Entertainment'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 )
=179.396 / ((94.202 + 79.605) / 2 )
=179.396 / 86.9035
=2.06

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 2.06 mean?
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.06 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 African Media Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #623 out of 1005 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is African Media Entertainment's Receivables Turnover too high?
African Media Entertainment's current Receivables Turnover is 2.06. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.34. African Media Entertainment's value of 2.06 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #623 out of 1005 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's Receivables Turnover compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #623 out of 1005 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places African Media Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.34. African Media Entertainment's value of 2.06 is 61.4% 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 5.34, based on 1,005 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. African Media Entertainment's current Receivables Turnover of 2.06 is 61.4% 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 African Media Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Media Entertainment's current Receivables Turnover is 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Media Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R49.00, compared to a current price of R55.00 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.06 and 61.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.34. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.06 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R55.00 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R49.00. GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.06
  • GF Value™: R49.00 vs. price of R55.00 (12.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#623 of 1005)

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


African Media Entertainment Business Description

Address No. 5, 8th Street, Block A, AME Office Park, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2198
African Media Entertainment Ltd is involved in providing broadcasting services in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes Radio broadcasters; Media Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Radio broadcasters segment.
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