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MTN GroupSTU:LL6 -0.83%80 Receivables Turnover is 4.60 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Telecommunication Services companies, MTN Group ranks better than 70.28% 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. MTN Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,959 Mil. MTN Group's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,294 Mil.
Hence, MTN Group's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.60.
MTN Group (STU:LL6) 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.
MTN Group Receivables Turnover Related Terms
MTN Group Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MTN Group'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.
STU:LL6 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, MTN Group'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.
MTN Group Receivables Turnover vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, MTN Group's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTN Group'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.
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MTN Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #107 out of 360 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is MTN Group's Receivables Turnover too high?
MTN Group's current Receivables Turnover is 4.60. The Telecommunication Services industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.16. MTN Group's value of 4.60 is 25.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #107 out of 360 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's Receivables Turnover compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #107 out of 360 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts MTN Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.16. MTN Group's value of 4.60 is 25.3% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.16, based on 360 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. MTN Group's current Receivables Turnover of 4.60 is 25.3% 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 MTN Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTN Group's current Receivables Turnover is 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.90, compared to a current price of €11.90 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.60 and 25.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.16. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.90 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.90.
GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:
Receivables Turnover: 4.60
GF Value™: €7.90 vs. price of €11.90 (50.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#107 of 360)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
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