Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Receivables Turnover: 2.87 (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Sulzer AG Receivables Turnover?

Sulzer AG XSWX:SUN +1.44% 80 Receivables Turnover is 2.87 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SUN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF133.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks better than 65.07% 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. Sulzer AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,812 Mil. Sulzer AG's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF632 Mil. Hence, Sulzer AG's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.87.


Sulzer AG  (XSWX:SUN) 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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Sulzer AG Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sulzer AG'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.

Sulzer AG Receivables Turnover Chart

Sulzer AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Sulzer AG Semi-Annual Data
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XSWX:SUN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Receivables Turnover Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer AG'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.


Sulzer AG Receivables Turnover vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sulzer AG's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sulzer AG Receivables Turnover Calculation

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

Sulzer AG'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 )
=3555.4 / ((680.2 + 628.7) / 2 )
=3555.4 / 654.45
=5.43

Sulzer AG's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1811.5 / ((635 + 628.7) / 2 )
=1811.5 / 631.85
=2.87

* 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 2.87 mean?
Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.87 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 Sulzer AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1059 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Sulzer AG's Receivables Turnover too high?
Sulzer AG's current Receivables Turnover is 2.87. The Industrial Products industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Sulzer AG's value of 2.87 is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1059 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sulzer AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sulzer AG's Receivables Turnover compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1059 out of 3032 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Sulzer AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 4.45. Sulzer AG's value of 2.87 is 35.5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Industrial Products companies is 4.45, based on 3,032 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. Sulzer AG's current Receivables Turnover of 2.87 is 35.5% 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 Sulzer AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sulzer AG's current Receivables Turnover is 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF133.83, compared to a current price of CHF141.30 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.87 and 35.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 4.45. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.87 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF141.30 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF133.83. GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SUN:

  • Receivables Turnover: 2.87
  • GF Value™: CHF133.83 vs. price of CHF141.30 (5.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1059 of 3032)

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


Sulzer AG Business Description

Address Neuwiesenstrasse 15, Winterthur, CHE, 8401
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
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