Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Receivables Turnover: 0.63 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:4040 Saudi Public Transport Co SAU:4040
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What is Saudi Public Transport Co Receivables Turnover?

Saudi Public Transport Co SAU:4040 +3.50% 71 Receivables Turnover is 0.63 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4040 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼25.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Transportation companies, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks worse than 86.97% 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. Saudi Public Transport Co's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼396 Mil. Saudi Public Transport Co's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼632 Mil. Hence, Saudi Public Transport Co's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.


Saudi Public Transport Co  (SAU:4040) 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.


Saudi Public Transport Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Saudi Public Transport Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Public Transport 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.

Saudi Public Transport Co Receivables Turnover Chart

Saudi Public Transport Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Saudi Public Transport Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:4040 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Saudi Public Transport 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.


Saudi Public Transport Co Receivables Turnover vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Public Transport Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Public Transport Co's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Saudi Public Transport Co Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Saudi Public Transport Co's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1826.576 / ((331.763 + 717.342) / 2 )
=1826.576 / 524.5525
=3.48

Saudi Public Transport Co'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 )
=396.334 / ((717.342 + 546.585) / 2 )
=396.334 / 631.9635
=0.63

* 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 0.63 mean?
Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) has a Receivables Turnover of 0.63 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 Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #868 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
Saudi Public Transport Co's current Receivables Turnover is 0.63. The Transportation industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.77. Saudi Public Transport Co's value of 0.63 is 91.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #868 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Public Transport Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Public Transport Co's Receivables Turnover compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #868 out of 998 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Saudi Public Transport Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.77. Saudi Public Transport Co's value of 0.63 is 91.9% 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 Transportation company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Transportation companies is 7.77, based on 998 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. Saudi Public Transport Co's current Receivables Turnover of 0.63 is 91.9% 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 Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Public Transport Co's current Receivables Turnover is 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼25.07, compared to a current price of ﷼12.14 — trading 51.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 0.63 and 91.9% below the Transportation industry median of 7.77. Saudi Public Transport Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040), the current Receivables Turnover is 0.63 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 Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼12.14 is trading 51.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼25.07. GuruFocus considers Saudi Public Transport Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4040:

  • Receivables Turnover: 0.63
  • GF Value™: ﷼25.07 vs. price of ﷼12.14 (51.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.9% below the Transportation median (#868 of 998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Public Transport Co Business Description

Address Al-Takhasusi Street, Building No. 7995, P.O. Box 10667, Al-Nakheel neighborhood, Riyadh, SAU, 11443
Saudi Public Transport Co provides transportation services. It offers passenger land transport in both intra- and inter-city routes throughout the Kingdom and beyond. The Group is also involved in transferring non-postal parcels, cargo, school transport, teacher transport, car rentals, and sand and gravel transport. The segments include passenger transport, specialized services, technical shared services, digital mobility solutions, and the concession for the Abdul-Aziz Project for public transport in Riyadh, with the majority of its revenue coming from this concession segment. Business activities operate through Saudi Arabia.
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