Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) Receivables Turnover: 9.85 (As of Mar. 2026)

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KAR:HPL Hoechst Pakistan Ltd KAR:HPL
88 GF Score
Price ₨4,017.88
GF Value ₨3,286.42
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hoechst Pakistan Receivables Turnover?

Hoechst Pakistan KAR:HPL -0.11% 88 Receivables Turnover is 9.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:HPL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨3,286.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 950 Drug Manufacturers companies, Hoechst Pakistan ranks better than 98% 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. Hoechst Pakistan's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨7,699 Mil. Hoechst Pakistan's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨782 Mil. Hence, Hoechst Pakistan's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.85.


Hoechst Pakistan  (KAR:HPL) 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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Hoechst Pakistan Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hoechst Pakistan'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.
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Hoechst Pakistan Receivables Turnover Chart

Hoechst Pakistan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Hoechst Pakistan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 8.38 10.84 12.34 8.31 9.85

KAR:HPL vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Hoechst Pakistan'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.


Hoechst Pakistan Receivables Turnover vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hoechst Pakistan's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hoechst Pakistan's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Hoechst Pakistan Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Hoechst Pakistan'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 )
=30955.414 / ((805.073 + 798.679) / 2 )
=30955.414 / 801.876
=38.60

Hoechst Pakistan'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 )
=7699.476 / ((798.679 + 764.769) / 2 )
=7699.476 / 781.724
=9.85

* 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 9.85 mean?
Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) has a Receivables Turnover of 9.85 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 Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoechst Pakistan ranks #19 out of 950 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Hoechst Pakistan's Receivables Turnover too high?
Hoechst Pakistan's current Receivables Turnover is 9.85. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.07. Hoechst Pakistan's value of 9.85 is 94.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoechst Pakistan ranks #19 out of 950 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hoechst Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoechst Pakistan's Receivables Turnover compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hoechst Pakistan ranks #19 out of 950 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Hoechst Pakistan in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.07. Hoechst Pakistan's value of 9.85 is 94.3% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Drug Manufacturers companies is 5.07, based on 950 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. Hoechst Pakistan's current Receivables Turnover of 9.85 is 94.3% 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 Hoechst Pakistan and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoechst Pakistan's current Receivables Turnover is 9.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoechst Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨3,286.42, compared to a current price of ₨4,017.88 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 9.85 and 94.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 5.07. Hoechst Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL), the current Receivables Turnover is 9.85 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 Hoechst Pakistan (KAR:HPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoechst Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨4,017.88 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨3,286.42. GuruFocus considers Hoechst Pakistan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:HPL:

  • Receivables Turnover: 9.85
  • GF Value™: ₨3,286.42 vs. price of ₨4,017.88 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 94.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#19 of 950)

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


Hoechst Pakistan Business Description

Address Plot 23, Sector 22, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi, PAK, 74900
Hoechst Pakistan Ltd is a healthcare company of Pakistan, focused on patient needs and engaged in the manufacturing, promotion, and sale of pharmaceutical and vaccines. The company engages in the manufacturing, selling and trading of pharmaceutical and related products.
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