Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Receivables Turnover: 12.32 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:EPCL Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd KAR:EPCL
54 GF Score
Price ₨33.28
GF Value ₨46.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Engro Polymer & Chemicals Receivables Turnover?

Engro Polymer & Chemicals KAR:EPCL -3.98% 54 Receivables Turnover is 12.32 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPCL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨46.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks better than 97.34% 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨22,182 Mil. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨1,801 Mil. Hence, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.32.


Engro Polymer & Chemicals  (KAR:EPCL) 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.


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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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.

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Receivables Turnover Chart

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:EPCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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.


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Receivables Turnover vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Engro Polymer & Chemicals Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Engro Polymer & Chemicals's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=78016.768 / ((1262.773 + 1715.679) / 2 )
=78016.768 / 1489.226
=52.39

Engro Polymer & Chemicals'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: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=22182.148 / ((1715.679 + 1885.949) / 2 )
=22182.148 / 1800.814
=12.32

* 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 12.32 mean?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Receivables Turnover of 12.32 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #42 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Receivables Turnover too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Receivables Turnover is 12.32. The Chemicals industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.59. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 12.32 is 120.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #42 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Receivables Turnover compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Engro Polymer & Chemicals ranks #42 out of 1577 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Engro Polymer & Chemicals in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.59. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' value of 12.32 is 120.4% above 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 Chemicals company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Chemicals companies is 5.59, based on 1,577 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. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Receivables Turnover of 12.32 is 120.4% above 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Receivables Turnover is 12.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.21, compared to a current price of ₨33.28 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 12.32 and 120.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.59. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 12 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Receivables Turnover is 12.32 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨33.28 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.21. GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:

  • Receivables Turnover: 12.32
  • GF Value™: ₨46.21 vs. price of ₨33.28 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 120.4% above the Chemicals median (#42 of 1577)

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


Engro Polymer & Chemicals Business Description

Other Exchanges EPCLPS.PFD:Pakistan
Address Marine Drive, 8th Floor, The Harbour Front Building, HC No 3, Marine Drive, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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