MetcashMCSHF -36.26%54 Receivables Turnover is 4.84 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks worse than 67.77% 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. Metcash's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $6,295 Mil. Metcash's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,301 Mil.
Hence, Metcash's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 4.84.
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.
Metcash Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Metcash Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metcash's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:
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MCSHF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash Receivables Turnover vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.84 as of Apr. 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 Metcash and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #204 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Metcash's Receivables Turnover too high?
Metcash's current Receivables Turnover is 4.84. The Retail - Defensive industry median Receivables Turnover is 15.22. Metcash's value of 4.84 is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #204 out of 301 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Receivables Turnover compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #204 out of 301 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Metcash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 15.22. Metcash's value of 4.84 is 68.2% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Retail - Defensive companies is 15.22, based on 301 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. Metcash's current Receivables Turnover of 4.84 is 68.2% 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 Metcash and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 15.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metcash's current Receivables Turnover is 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.84 and 68.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 15.22. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.84 as of Apr. 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
Receivables Turnover: 4.84
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $1.48 (51% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#204 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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