Sanford (NZSE:SAN) Receivables Turnover: 3.47 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NZSE:SAN Sanford Ltd NZSE:SAN
75 GF Score
Price NZ$7.05
GF Value NZ$4.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sanford Receivables Turnover?

Sanford NZSE:SAN +0.71% 75 Receivables Turnover is 3.47 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SAN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$4.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,946 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanford ranks worse than 70.81% 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. Sanford's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$270.2 Mil. Sanford's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was NZ$77.8 Mil. Hence, Sanford's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.47.


Sanford  (NZSE:SAN) 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.


Sanford Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Sanford Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanford'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.

Sanford Receivables Turnover Chart

Sanford Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Receivables Turnover
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Sanford Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Receivables Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.56 3.17 3.07 3.59 3.47

NZSE:SAN vs ADM, BG, TSN: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Sanford'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.


Sanford Receivables Turnover vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanford's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanford's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Sanford Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Sanford's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count )
=584.109 / ((83.521 + 62.866) / 2 )
=584.109 / 73.1935
=7.98

Sanford'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: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=270.154 / ((62.866 + 92.646) / 2 )
=270.154 / 77.756
=3.47

* 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 3.47 mean?
Sanford (NZSE:SAN) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.47 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 Sanford and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #1378 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Sanford's Receivables Turnover too high?
Sanford's current Receivables Turnover is 3.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Sanford's value of 3.47 is 62.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanford ranks #1378 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanford has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanford's Receivables Turnover compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanford ranks #1378 out of 1946 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Sanford in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Sanford's value of 3.47 is 62.8% 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 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. Sanford's current Receivables Turnover of 3.47 is 62.8% 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 Sanford 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. Sanford's current Receivables Turnover is 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanford stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford (NZSE:SAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$4.34, compared to a current price of NZ$7.05 — trading 62.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.47 and 62.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.33. Sanford's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.47 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 Sanford (NZSE:SAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanford stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$7.05 is trading 62.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$4.34. GuruFocus considers Sanford to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:SAN:

  • Receivables Turnover: 3.47
  • GF Value™: NZ$4.34 vs. price of NZ$7.05 (62.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1378 of 1946)

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


Sanford Business Description

Other Exchanges SARDY:USA
Address 22 Jellicoe Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Sanford Ltd is a seafood company principally engaged in the fishing and aquaculture farming business. The company's activities include farming, harvesting, processing, storage, and marketing of seafood products, as well as investments in related activities. The group's operating divisions are Wildcatch and Aquaculture. Its Wildcatch segment involves catching and processing inshore and deepwater fish species, whereas the Aquaculture segment involves farming, harvesting, and processing of mussels and salmon. Some of the company's seafood products include Antarctic toothfish, Arrow squid, Gemfish, Scampi, Snapper, King Salmon, Jack mackerel, Ling, and others. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from New Zealand.
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