Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) Receivables Turnover: 1.76 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:ER4 Emergent BioSolutions Inc STU:ER4
61 GF Score
Price €6.20
GF Value €4.10
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Emergent BioSolutions Receivables Turnover?

Emergent BioSolutions STU:ER4 -1.51% 61 Receivables Turnover is 1.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:ER4 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Drug Manufacturers companies, Emergent BioSolutions ranks better than 62.88% 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. Emergent BioSolutions's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €129.5 Mil. Emergent BioSolutions's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €73.5 Mil. Hence, Emergent BioSolutions's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.76.


Emergent BioSolutions  (STU:ER4) 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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Emergent BioSolutions Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emergent BioSolutions's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:

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Emergent BioSolutions Receivables Turnover Chart

Emergent BioSolutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Emergent BioSolutions 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 1.33 1.07 2.33 1.45 1.76

STU:ER4 vs EOLS, ELTP, AKBA: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Emergent BioSolutions'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.


Emergent BioSolutions Receivables Turnover vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Emergent BioSolutions's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Emergent BioSolutions Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Emergent BioSolutions'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 )
=602.241 / ((129.307 + 57.047) / 2 )
=602.241 / 93.177
=6.46

Emergent BioSolutions'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 )
=129.49 / ((57.047 + 90.046) / 2 )
=129.49 / 73.5465
=1.76

* 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 1.76 mean?
Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.76 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 Emergent BioSolutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #353 out of 951 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Emergent BioSolutions' Receivables Turnover too high?
Emergent BioSolutions' current Receivables Turnover is 1.76. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.06. Emergent BioSolutions' value of 1.76 is 65.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #353 out of 951 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emergent BioSolutions has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emergent BioSolutions' Receivables Turnover compare to EOLS and ELTP?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Emergent BioSolutions ranks #353 out of 951 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Emergent BioSolutions in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.06. Emergent BioSolutions' value of 1.76 is 65.2% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Drug Manufacturers companies is 5.06, based on 951 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. Emergent BioSolutions's current Receivables Turnover of 1.76 is 65.2% 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 Emergent BioSolutions and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emergent BioSolutions's current Receivables Turnover is 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emergent BioSolutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.10, compared to a current price of €6.20 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.76 and 65.2% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 5.06. Emergent BioSolutions' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.76 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 Emergent BioSolutions (STU:ER4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emergent BioSolutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.20 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.10. GuruFocus considers Emergent BioSolutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ER4:

  • Receivables Turnover: 1.76
  • GF Value™: €4.10 vs. price of €6.20 (51.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.2% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#353 of 951)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ER4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emergent BioSolutions Business Description

Other Exchanges EBS:USA0IGA:UK
Address 300 Professional Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, USA, 20879
Emergent BioSolutions Inc offers public health products to the government and healthcare providers. Company operates in three segments namely Commercial Product, MCM Products, and Services segment. The Commercial Product Segment consisting of Nasal Spray; the MCM Products Segment consisting of Anthrax-MCM products, Smallpox-MCM products and Other Products and the Services Segment consisting of Bioservices portfolio. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Canada, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from United states. The company's products include: NARCAN Nasal Spray, KLOXXADO Nasal Spray, ACAM2000, ANTHRASIL, BAT, BioThrax, CNJ-016, raxibacumab injection, Ebanga, and others.
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