Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF -0.62%57 Receivables Turnover is 2.83 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks better than 57.76% 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. Macfarlane Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £154.2 Mil. Macfarlane Group's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £54.4 Mil.
Hence, Macfarlane Group's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.83.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) 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.
Macfarlane Group Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Macfarlane Group Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Macfarlane Group'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.
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane Group'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.
Macfarlane Group Receivables Turnover vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane Group's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.83 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #166 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Macfarlane Group's Receivables Turnover too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Receivables Turnover is 2.83. The Packaging & Containers industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.43. Macfarlane Group's value of 2.83 is 47.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #166 out of 393 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Receivables Turnover compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #166 out of 393 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Macfarlane Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.43. Macfarlane Group's value of 2.83 is 47.9% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.43, based on 393 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. Macfarlane Group's current Receivables Turnover of 2.83 is 47.9% 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current Receivables Turnover is 2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.65 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.83 and 47.9% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.43. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.83 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.65 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Receivables Turnover: 2.83
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.65 (45.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% below the Packaging & Containers median (#166 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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