PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Receivables Turnover: 2.18 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:5041 PBA Holdings Bhd XKLS:5041
78 GF Score
Price RM1.98
GF Value RM2.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is PBA Holdings Bhd Receivables Turnover?

PBA Holdings Bhd XKLS:5041 -1.49% 78 Receivables Turnover is 2.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5041 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Utilities - Regulated companies, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks better than 67.2% 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. PBA Holdings Bhd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM145.6 Mil. PBA Holdings Bhd's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM66.7 Mil. Hence, PBA Holdings Bhd's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.18.


PBA Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5041) 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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PBA Holdings Bhd Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PBA Holdings Bhd'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.

PBA Holdings Bhd Receivables Turnover Chart

PBA Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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PBA Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5041 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, PBA Holdings Bhd'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.


PBA Holdings Bhd Receivables Turnover vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PBA Holdings Bhd's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PBA Holdings Bhd's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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PBA Holdings Bhd Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

PBA Holdings Bhd'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 )
=568.444 / ((71.565 + 73.054) / 2 )
=568.444 / 72.3095
=7.86

PBA Holdings Bhd'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 )
=145.631 / ((73.054 + 60.394) / 2 )
=145.631 / 66.724
=2.18

* 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 2.18 mean?
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.18 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #163 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd's Receivables Turnover too high?
PBA Holdings Bhd's current Receivables Turnover is 2.18. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.77. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 2.18 is 67.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #163 out of 497 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PBA Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBA Holdings Bhd's Receivables Turnover compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #163 out of 497 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts PBA Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.77. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 2.18 is 67.8% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.77, based on 497 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. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Receivables Turnover of 2.18 is 67.8% 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Receivables Turnover is 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.31, compared to a current price of RM1.98 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.18 and 67.8% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.77. PBA Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.18 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.98 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.31. GuruFocus considers PBA Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5041:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.18
  • GF Value™: RM2.31 vs. price of RM1.98 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.8% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#163 of 497)

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PBA Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Penang Road, Level 32, Komtar, Georgetown, PNG, MYS, 10000
PBA Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Its primary business is to sustain continuous good water supply in Penang. With population growth and increasing socio-economic development, It has to employ holistic water supply management strategies. It manage both water demand and supply in a water-stressed state. The group has one reportable segment, which is the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. The company operated solely in Penang, Malaysia. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, and supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. It operates geographically in Malaysia.
78GF Score

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