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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. Time Publishing & Media Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥1,199 Mil. Time Publishing & Media Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥404 Mil.
Hence, Time Publishing & Media Co's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.97.
Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) 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.
Time Publishing & Media Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Time Publishing & Media Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data
* 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.
Time Publishing & Media Co Receivables Turnover Chart
SHSE:600551 vs NYT, WLY: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Time Publishing & Media 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.
Time Publishing & Media Co Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Time Publishing & Media Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Time Publishing & Media Co's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* 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.
Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.97 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 Time Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #123 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Time Publishing & Media Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
Time Publishing & Media Co's current Receivables Turnover is 2.97. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.47. Time Publishing & Media Co's value of 2.97 is 45.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #123 out of 1003 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Time Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Time Publishing & Media Co's Receivables Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Time Publishing & Media Co ranks #123 out of 1003 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Time Publishing & Media Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.47. Time Publishing & Media Co's value of 2.97 is 45.7% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Media - Diversified companies is 5.47, based on 1,003 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. Time Publishing & Media Co's current Receivables Turnover of 2.97 is 45.7% 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 Time Publishing & Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Time Publishing & Media Co's current Receivables Turnover is 2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Time Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.32, compared to a current price of ¥6.86 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.97 and 45.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.47. Time Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.97 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 Time Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:600551) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.86 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.32.
GuruFocus considers Time Publishing & Media Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600551:
Receivables Turnover: 2.97
GF Value™: ¥7.32 vs. price of ¥6.86 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#123 of 1003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600551 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Time Publishing & Media Co Ltd is a cultural media listed company. The main business involves multiple business areas such as book and periodical publishing, new media publishing, quality education after-school services, printing and copying, cultural product trade, equity investment, etc.
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