Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Receivables Turnover: 3.11 (As of May. 2026)

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JSE:HDC Hudaco Industries Ltd JSE:HDC
89 GF Score
Price R192.26
GF Value R198.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hudaco Industries Receivables Turnover?

Hudaco Industries JSE:HDC -0.38% 89 Receivables Turnover is 3.11 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R198.08 (Fairly Valued). Among 158 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks better than 61.39% 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. Hudaco Industries's Revenue for the six months ended in May. 2026 was R4,212 Mil. Hudaco Industries's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in May. 2026 was R1,354 Mil. Hence, Hudaco Industries's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in May. 2026 was 3.11.


Hudaco Industries  (JSE:HDC) 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.


Hudaco Industries Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Hudaco Industries Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hudaco Industries'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.

Hudaco Industries Receivables Turnover Chart

Hudaco Industries Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Receivables Turnover
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Hudaco Industries Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 3.03 3.50 3.09 3.73 3.11

JSE:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.


Hudaco Industries Receivables Turnover vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hudaco Industries Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Hudaco Industries's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Nov. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Nov. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Nov. 2025 )) / count )
=8748.359 / ((1168.867 + 1304.369) / 2 )
=8748.359 / 1236.618
=7.07

Hudaco Industries's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: May. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: May. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: May. 2026 )) / count )
=4212 / ((1304.369 + 1403) / 2 )
=4212 / 1353.6845
=3.11

* 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 3.11 mean?
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.11 as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #61 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Hudaco Industries' Receivables Turnover too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Receivables Turnover is 3.11. The Industrial Distribution industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.94. Hudaco Industries' value of 3.11 is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #61 out of 158 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Receivables Turnover compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #61 out of 158 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Hudaco Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.94. Hudaco Industries' value of 3.11 is 47.6% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Industrial Distribution companies is 5.94, based on 158 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. Hudaco Industries's current Receivables Turnover of 3.11 is 47.6% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Receivables Turnover is 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R198.08, compared to a current price of R192.26 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.11 and 47.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 5.94. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.11 as of May. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R192.26 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R198.08. GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:

  • Receivables Turnover: 3.11
  • GF Value™: R198.08 vs. price of R192.26 (2.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100
  • Industry Position: 47.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#61 of 158)

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


Hudaco Industries Business Description

Address Emerald Boulevard, Greenstone Hill, Building 9, 1st Floor, Greenstone Hill Office Park, Edenvale, GT, ZAF, 1609
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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