VSMD (Vasamed) Receivables Turnover: 1.36 (As of Sep. 2006)

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What is Vasamed Receivables Turnover?

Vasamed VSMD Receivables Turnover is 1.36 as of Sep. 2006.

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. Vasamed's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.51 Mil. Vasamed's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.38 Mil. Hence, Vasamed's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Sep. 2006 was 1.36.

Vasamed  (OTCPK:VSMD) 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.

Vasamed Receivables Turnover Related Terms

Vasamed Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vasamed'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.

Vasamed Receivables Turnover Chart

Vasamed Annual Data
Trend Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Receivables Turnover
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Vasamed Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06
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VSMD vs LENSF, WHSI, ASNB: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Vasamed'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.

Vasamed Receivables Turnover vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Vasamed's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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


Vasamed Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Vasamed's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2005 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2005 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2004 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2005 )) / count )
=1.386 / ((0.185 + 0.48) / 2 )
=1.386 / 0.3325
=4.17

Vasamed's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Sep. 2006 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Sep. 2006 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Jun. 2006 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Sep. 2006 )) / count )
=0.513 / ((0.433 + 0.324) / 2 )
=0.513 / 0.3785
=1.36

* 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 1.36 mean?
Vasamed (VSMD) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.36 as of Sep. 2006. 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 Vasamed and its competitors.
Is Vasamed's Receivables Turnover too high?
Vasamed's current Receivables Turnover is 1.36. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.51. Vasamed's value of 1.36 is 75.3% below this industry median.
How does Vasamed's Receivables Turnover compare to LENSF and WHSI?
Vasamed's Receivables Turnover of 1.36 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.51. Vasamed's value of 1.36 is 75.3% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 5.51, based on 812 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. Vasamed's current Receivables Turnover of 1.36 is 75.3% 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 Vasamed and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vasamed's current Receivables Turnover is 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vasamed stock overvalued right now?
Vasamed (VSMD) has a current Receivables Turnover of 1.36. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.36 and 75.3% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 5.51. 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 Vasamed (VSMD), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.36 as of Sep. 2006. 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.

Vasamed Business Description

Address 7615 Golden Triangle Drive, Suite A, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55344-3733
Vasamed Inc develops, manufactures and markets low-cost, non-invasive peripheral and cardiovascular diagnostic systems for hemodynamic assessment.