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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. Ajinomoto Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円419,551 Mil. Ajinomoto Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円199,465 Mil.
Hence, Ajinomoto Co's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.10.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) 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.
Ajinomoto Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Ajinomoto Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ajinomoto Co'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.
TSE:2802 vs KHC, GIS: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co Receivables Turnover vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto 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.
Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.10 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1082 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current Receivables Turnover is 2.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Ajinomoto Co's value of 2.10 is 77.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1082 out of 1946 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's Receivables Turnover compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #1082 out of 1946 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Ajinomoto Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.33. Ajinomoto Co's value of 2.10 is 77.5% 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.33, based on 1,946 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. Ajinomoto Co's current Receivables Turnover of 2.10 is 77.5% 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajinomoto Co's current Receivables Turnover is 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,705.18, compared to a current price of 円5,194.00 — trading 40.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.10 and 77.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.33. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.10 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 Ajinomoto Co (TSE:2802) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,194.00 is trading 40.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,705.18.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2802:
Receivables Turnover: 2.10
GF Value™: 円3,705.18 vs. price of 円5,194.00 (40.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1082 of 1946)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2802 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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