Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Receivables Turnover: 2.06 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:MLVN Malvern International PLC LSE:MLVN
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What is Malvern International Receivables Turnover?

Malvern International LSE:MLVN 42 Receivables Turnover is 2.06 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MLVN with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Education companies, Malvern International ranks worse than 78.05% 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. Malvern International's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £6.34 Mil. Malvern International's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £3.08 Mil. Hence, Malvern International's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.06.


Malvern International  (LSE:MLVN) 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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Malvern International Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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Malvern International Receivables Turnover Chart

Malvern International Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Receivables Turnover
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Malvern International Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Mar26
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LSE:MLVN vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International'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.


Malvern International Receivables Turnover vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malvern International's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Malvern International's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Malvern International Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Malvern International's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2023 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2023 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2022 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2023 )) / count )
=12.258 / ((0.405 + 0.441) / 2 )
=12.258 / 0.423
=28.98

Malvern International'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: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=6.336 / ((2.082 + 4.07) / 2 )
=6.336 / 3.076
=2.06

* 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 2.06 mean?
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.06 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 Malvern International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #192 out of 246 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Malvern International's Receivables Turnover too high?
Malvern International's current Receivables Turnover is 2.06. The Education industry median Receivables Turnover is 11.95. Malvern International's value of 2.06 is 82.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #192 out of 246 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's Receivables Turnover compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #192 out of 246 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Malvern International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 11.95. Malvern International's value of 2.06 is 82.8% 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 Education company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Education companies is 11.95, based on 246 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. Malvern International's current Receivables Turnover of 2.06 is 82.8% 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 Malvern International and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 11.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malvern International's current Receivables Turnover is 2.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a current Receivables Turnover of 2.06. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.06 and 82.8% below the Education industry median of 11.95. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.06 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.

Malvern International Business Description

Address 200 Pentonville Road, London, GBR, N1 9JP
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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