SBS (Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo) Receivables Turnover: 2.26 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SBS Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo SBS
79 GF Score
Price $5.97
GF Value $4.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Receivables Turnover?

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo SBS +0.67% 79 Receivables Turnover is 2.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Utilities - Regulated companies, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks better than 65.93% 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. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,905 Mil. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $842 Mil. Hence, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.26.


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo  (NYSE:SBS) 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.


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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.

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Receivables Turnover Chart

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SBS vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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.


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Receivables Turnover vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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 )
=6982.065 / ((638.347 + 808.961) / 2 )
=6982.065 / 723.654
=9.65

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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 )
=1905.469 / ((808.961 + 874.195) / 2 )
=1905.469 / 841.578
=2.26

* 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 2.26 mean?
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.26 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #169 out of 496 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Receivables Turnover too high?
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current Receivables Turnover is 2.26. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.76. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's value of 2.26 is 66.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #169 out of 496 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Receivables Turnover compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #169 out of 496 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.76. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's value of 2.26 is 66.5% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.76, based on 496 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. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current Receivables Turnover of 2.26 is 66.5% 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current Receivables Turnover is 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.78, compared to a current price of $5.97 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.26 and 66.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.76. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.26 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.97 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.78. GuruFocus considers Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SBS:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.26
  • GF Value™: $4.78 vs. price of $5.97 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#169 of 496)

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


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Business Description

Address Rua Costa Carvalho, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05429-900
Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo is engaged in the provision of basic and environmental sanitation services in Sao Paulo State, and supplies treated water and sewage services on a wholesale basis. SABESP may perform activities in other states and countries and can operate in drainage, urban cleaning, solid waste handling, and energy markets. The company determined that it has a single operating segment, which is the provision of sanitation services.
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