Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) Receivables Turnover: 4.57 (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:DAL Delta Air Lines Inc MEX:DAL
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What is Delta Air Lines Receivables Turnover?

Delta Air Lines MEX:DAL 74 Receivables Turnover is 4.57 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DAL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN963.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Transportation companies, Delta Air Lines ranks better than 80.6% 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. Delta Air Lines's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN285,890 Mil. Delta Air Lines's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN62,535 Mil. Hence, Delta Air Lines's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.57.


Delta Air Lines  (MEX:DAL) 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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Delta Air Lines Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Delta Air Lines'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.

Delta Air Lines Receivables Turnover Chart

Delta Air Lines Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Delta Air Lines Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:DAL vs UAL, LUV, AAL: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Delta Air Lines'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.


Delta Air Lines Receivables Turnover vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Delta Air Lines's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Delta Air Lines's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Delta Air Lines Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Delta Air Lines'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 )
=1140913.175 / ((67238.777 + 51316.245) / 2 )
=1140913.175 / 59277.511
=19.25

Delta Air Lines'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 )
=285890.426 / ((51316.245 + 73753.743) / 2 )
=285890.426 / 62534.994
=4.57

* 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 4.57 mean?
Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.57 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 Delta Air Lines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #193 out of 995 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Delta Air Lines' Receivables Turnover too high?
Delta Air Lines' current Receivables Turnover is 4.57. The Transportation industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.64. Delta Air Lines' value of 4.57 is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #193 out of 995 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Delta Air Lines has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Air Lines' Receivables Turnover compare to UAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Delta Air Lines ranks #193 out of 995 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Delta Air Lines in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.64. Delta Air Lines' value of 4.57 is 40.2% 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 Transportation company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Transportation companies is 7.64, based on 995 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. Delta Air Lines's current Receivables Turnover of 4.57 is 40.2% 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 Delta Air Lines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Delta Air Lines's current Receivables Turnover is 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Air Lines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN963.49, compared to a current price of MXN1,650.00 — trading 71.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.57 and 40.2% below the Transportation industry median of 7.64. Delta Air Lines' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.57 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 Delta Air Lines (MEX:DAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Delta Air Lines stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,650.00 is trading 71.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN963.49. GuruFocus considers Delta Air Lines to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:DAL:

  • Receivables Turnover: 4.57
  • GF Value™: MXN963.49 vs. price of MXN1,650.00 (71.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.2% below the Transportation median (#193 of 995)

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


Delta Air Lines Business Description

Address Post Office Box 20706, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30320-6001
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is one of the world's largest airlines, with a network of over 300 destinations in more than 50 countries. Delta operates a hub-and-spoke network, where it gathers and distributes passengers across the globe through its biggest hubs in Atlanta, New York, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Seattle, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Delta has historically earned most of its international revenue and profits from flying passengers over the Atlantic Ocean.
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