Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) Receivables Turnover: 1.72 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:HMVL Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd NSE:HMVL
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What is Hindustan Media Ventures Receivables Turnover?

Hindustan Media Ventures NSE:HMVL -0.20% 70 Receivables Turnover is 1.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HMVL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹93.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Media - Diversified companies, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks better than 62.25% 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. Hindustan Media Ventures's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,155 Mil. Hindustan Media Ventures's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,256 Mil. Hence, Hindustan Media Ventures's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.72.


Hindustan Media Ventures  (NSE:HMVL) 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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Hindustan Media Ventures Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Media Ventures's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:

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* 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.

Hindustan Media Ventures Receivables Turnover Chart

Hindustan Media Ventures Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Receivables Turnover
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Hindustan Media Ventures Quarterly Data
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NSE:HMVL vs NYT, WLY: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Hindustan Media Ventures'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.


Hindustan Media Ventures Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hindustan Media Ventures's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Media Ventures's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Hindustan Media Ventures Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Hindustan Media Ventures's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=7396.4 / ((1062.6 + 1255.7) / 2 )
=7396.4 / 1159.15
=6.38

Hindustan Media Ventures'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 )
=2155.3 / ((0 + 1255.7) / 1 )
=2155.3 / 1255.7
=1.72

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 1.72 mean?
Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.72 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 Hindustan Media Ventures and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #379 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures' Receivables Turnover too high?
Hindustan Media Ventures' current Receivables Turnover is 1.72. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.34. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 1.72 is 67.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #379 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hindustan Media Ventures has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Media Ventures' Receivables Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hindustan Media Ventures ranks #379 out of 1004 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Hindustan Media Ventures in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.34. Hindustan Media Ventures' value of 1.72 is 67.8% 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Media - Diversified companies is 5.34, based on 1,004 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. Hindustan Media Ventures's current Receivables Turnover of 1.72 is 67.8% 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 Hindustan Media Ventures and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Media Ventures's current Receivables Turnover is 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Media Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹93.35, compared to a current price of ₹91.39 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.72 and 67.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.34. Hindustan Media Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.72 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 Hindustan Media Ventures (NSE:HMVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Media Ventures stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹91.39 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹93.35. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Media Ventures to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HMVL:

  • Receivables Turnover: 1.72
  • GF Value™: ₹93.35 vs. price of ₹91.39 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#379 of 1004)

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


Hindustan Media Ventures Business Description

Other Exchanges 533217:India
Address 18-20, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Hindustan Times House, 2nd Floor, New Delhi, IND, 110 001
Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is an Indian newspaper publishing company. It is engaged in the business of printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals. It publishes global, national and local news, covering politics, business, entertainment, sports and other topics of general interest. The company publishes Hindustan, a Hindi Daily, and Hindi magazines Nandan, Kadambini, and Hum Tum, among others. The group sells its products mostly within India.
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