Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Receivables Turnover: 7.72 (As of Jan. 2026)

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NZSE:FCG Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd NZSE:FCG
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Price NZ$4.25
GF Value NZ$2.97
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What is Fonterra Co-operative Group Receivables Turnover?

Fonterra Co-operative Group NZSE:FCG 65 Receivables Turnover is 7.72 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FCG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks better than 67.32% 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. Fonterra Co-operative Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$12,464 Mil. Fonterra Co-operative Group's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$1,614 Mil. Hence, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was 7.72.


Fonterra Co-operative Group  (NZSE:FCG) 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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Fonterra Co-operative Group Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fonterra Co-operative Group'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.

Fonterra Co-operative Group Receivables Turnover Chart

Fonterra Co-operative Group Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Receivables Turnover
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Fonterra Co-operative Group Semi-Annual Data
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NZSE:FCG vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fonterra Co-operative Group'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.


Fonterra Co-operative Group Receivables Turnover vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Fonterra Co-operative Group Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Fonterra Co-operative Group's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Jul. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Jul. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jul. 2025 )) / count )
=24111 / ((1831 + 1316) / 2 )
=24111 / 1573.5
=15.32

Fonterra Co-operative Group's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Jul. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Jan. 2026 )) / count )
=12464 / ((1316 + 1912) / 2 )
=12464 / 1614
=7.72

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 7.72 mean?
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has a Receivables Turnover of 7.72 as of Jan. 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #636 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's Receivables Turnover too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Receivables Turnover is 7.72. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 7.72 is 17.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #636 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's Receivables Turnover compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #636 out of 1946 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Fonterra Co-operative Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 7.72 is 17.3% 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 1,946 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. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Receivables Turnover of 7.72 is 17.3% 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group 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. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Receivables Turnover is 7.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.97, compared to a current price of NZ$4.25 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 7.72 and 17.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.33. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG), the current Receivables Turnover is 7.72 as of Jan. 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$4.25 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.97. GuruFocus considers Fonterra Co-operative Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:FCG:

  • Receivables Turnover: 7.72
  • GF Value™: NZ$2.97 vs. price of NZ$4.25 (43.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#636 of 1946)

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


Fonterra Co-operative Group Business Description

Address 109 Fanshawe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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