Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) Receivables Turnover: 3.19 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:IMFA Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd NSE:IMFA
64 GF Score
Price ₹1,371.80
GF Value ₹861.57
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Receivables Turnover?

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys NSE:IMFA +2.37% 64 Receivables Turnover is 3.19 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IMFA with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹861.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 778 Metals & Mining companies, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks better than 67.74% 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. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹7,633 Mil. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,391 Mil. Hence, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.19.


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys  (NSE:IMFA) 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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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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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.

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Receivables Turnover Chart

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Quarterly Data
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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Receivables Turnover Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Receivables Turnover vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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 )
=27939.9 / ((1132 + 2390.5) / 2 )
=27939.9 / 1761.25
=15.86

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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 )
=7632.9 / ((0 + 2390.5) / 1 )
=7632.9 / 2390.5
=3.19

* 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 3.19 mean?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.19 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #251 out of 778 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Receivables Turnover too high?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' current Receivables Turnover is 3.19. The Metals & Mining industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.45. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 3.19 is 66.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #251 out of 778 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' Receivables Turnover compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #251 out of 778 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.45. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 3.19 is 66.2% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Metals & Mining companies is 9.45, based on 778 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. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Receivables Turnover of 3.19 is 66.2% 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 9.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current Receivables Turnover is 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹861.57, compared to a current price of ₹1,371.80 — trading 59.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.19 and 66.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 9.45. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.19 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹1,371.80 is trading 59.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹861.57. GuruFocus considers Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:IMFA:

  • Receivables Turnover: 3.19
  • GF Value™: ₹861.57 vs. price of ₹1,371.80 (59.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#251 of 778)

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


Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Business Description

Other Exchanges 533047:India
Address Bomikhal, IMFA Building, P.O. Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, OR, IND, 751010
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd is a producer of value-added ferrochrome in India, with operations spanning the entire value chain from captive chromite mining and power generation to smelting and exports of ferrochrome. The group's reportable segments are Ferro Alloys, Power, Mining, and All Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferro Alloys segment, which produces value-added ferrochrome, which has extensive applications in the manufacture of specialty alloys and stainless steels. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated through the exports of its products to its customers outside India in countries such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and others.
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