Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Receivables Turnover: 29.92 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:4RB Blue Bird Corp STU:4RB
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Price €67.94
GF Value €45.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Blue Bird Receivables Turnover?

Blue Bird STU:4RB -3.25% 80 Receivables Turnover is 29.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:4RB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Blue Bird ranks better than 99.05% 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. Blue Bird's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €305 Mil. Blue Bird's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10 Mil. Hence, Blue Bird's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.92.


Blue Bird  (STU:4RB) 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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Blue Bird Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blue Bird'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.

Blue Bird Receivables Turnover Chart

Blue Bird Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Receivables Turnover
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Blue Bird Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 23.74 20.98 19.43 21.24 29.92

STU:4RB vs ALG, ASTE, LNN: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird'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.


Blue Bird Receivables Turnover vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Blue Bird Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Blue Bird'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 )
=1261.044 / ((53.248 + 17.594) / 2 )
=1261.044 / 35.421
=35.60

Blue Bird'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 )
=305.029 / ((9.196 + 11.193) / 2 )
=305.029 / 10.1945
=29.92

* 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 29.92 mean?
Blue Bird (STU:4RB) has a Receivables Turnover of 29.92 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #2 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Blue Bird's Receivables Turnover too high?
Blue Bird's current Receivables Turnover is 29.92. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.97. Blue Bird's value of 29.92 is 502% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #2 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's Receivables Turnover compare to ALG and ASTE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Blue Bird ranks #2 out of 210 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Blue Bird in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.97. Blue Bird's value of 29.92 is 502% above 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 4.97, based on 210 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. Blue Bird's current Receivables Turnover of 29.92 is 502% above 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 Blue Bird and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Bird's current Receivables Turnover is 29.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (STU:4RB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.10, compared to a current price of €67.94 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 29.92 and 502% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 4.97. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB), the current Receivables Turnover is 29.92 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 Blue Bird (STU:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €67.94 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.10. GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:4RB:

  • Receivables Turnover: 29.92
  • GF Value™: €45.10 vs. price of €67.94 (50.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 502% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#2 of 210)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Blue Bird Business Description

Other Exchanges BLBD:USA4RB:Germany
Address 3920 Arkwright Road, 2nd Floor, Macon, GA, USA, 31210
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
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