Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY) Receivables Turnover: 1.31 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LIM:BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb Co LIM:BMY
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What is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Receivables Turnover?

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co LIM:BMY 56 Receivables Turnover is 1.31 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:BMY with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 948 Drug Manufacturers companies, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks better than 53.27% 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. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,489 Mil. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,770 Mil. Hence, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.31.


Bristol-Myers Squibb Co  (LIM:BMY) 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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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co'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.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Receivables Turnover Chart

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Annual Data
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Receivables Turnover
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Quarterly Data
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LIM:BMY vs PFE, GILD, AMGN: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co'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.


Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Receivables Turnover vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co'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 )
=48195 / ((9012 + 9592) / 2 )
=48195 / 9302
=5.18

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co'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 )
=11489 / ((9592 + 7947) / 2 )
=11489 / 8769.5
=1.31

* 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 1.31 mean?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.31 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks #443 out of 948 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.31. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.07. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's value of 1.31 is 74.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks #443 out of 948 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's Receivables Turnover compare to PFE and GILD?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co ranks #443 out of 948 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Bristol-Myers Squibb Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.07. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's value of 1.31 is 74.2% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Drug Manufacturers companies is 5.07, based on 948 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. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Receivables Turnover of 1.31 is 74.2% 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 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. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.21, compared to a current price of $56.98 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.31 and 74.2% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 5.07. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.31 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (LIM:BMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $56.98 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.21. GuruFocus considers Bristol-Myers Squibb Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:BMY:

  • Receivables Turnover: 1.31
  • GF Value™: $48.21 vs. price of $56.98 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.2% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#443 of 948)

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


Bristol-Myers Squibb Co Business Description

Address Route 206 and Province Line Road, Princeton, New Jersey, NJ, USA, 08543
Bristol Myers Squibb discovers, develops, and markets drugs for various therapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular, cancer, and immune disorders. A key focus for Bristol is immuno-oncology, where the firm is a leader in drug development. Bristol derives close to 70% of total sales from the US, showing a higher dependence on the US market than most of its peer group.
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