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The Hershey CoMEX:HSY 68 Receivables Turnover is 3.65 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:HSY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,831.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,944 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Hershey Co ranks better than 68.88% 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. The Hershey Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN55,977 Mil. The Hershey Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN15,355 Mil.
Hence, The Hershey Co's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.65.
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) 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.
The Hershey Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms
The Hershey Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hershey 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.
MEX:HSY vs TR, SOWG, RMCF: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey 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.
The Hershey Co Receivables Turnover vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co'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.
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.65 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 The Hershey Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #605 out of 1944 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is The Hershey Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
The Hershey Co's current Receivables Turnover is 3.65. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. The Hershey Co's value of 3.65 is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #605 out of 1944 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's Receivables Turnover compare to TR and SOWG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #605 out of 1944 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts The Hershey Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. The Hershey Co's value of 3.65 is 60.9% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.33, based on 1,944 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. The Hershey Co's current Receivables Turnover of 3.65 is 60.9% 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 The Hershey Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Hershey Co's current Receivables Turnover is 3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,831.05, compared to a current price of MXN3,080.00 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.65 and 60.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.33. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.65 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 The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,080.00 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,831.05.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:
Receivables Turnover: 3.65
GF Value™: MXN3,831.05 vs. price of MXN3,080.00 (19.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#605 of 1944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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