14只医药股应收账款超百亿元，血液制品企业普遍大增

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the increasing accounts receivable among A-share pharmaceutical companies, with a significant number exceeding 10 billion yuan, indicating potential liquidity issues and financial health concerns in the industry [1][3]. Accounts Receivable Overview - As of the end of Q3, 14 A-share pharmaceutical companies reported accounts receivable exceeding 10 billion yuan, with Shanghai Pharmaceuticals leading at 88.783 billion yuan, followed by Jiuzhoutong at 39.09 billion yuan [3][4]. - The blood products sector has seen a notable increase in accounts receivable, with companies like Tiantan Biological and Boya Biological reporting significant year-on-year growth [5][6]. Industry Characteristics - The pharmaceutical distribution sector is primarily responsible for high accounts receivable, as public hospitals, which dominate the market, often negotiate longer payment terms, leading to increased receivables for distributors [3][10]. - Companies may adopt lenient credit policies to attract more clients, which can temporarily boost sales but also result in higher accounts receivable [3][10]. Financial Ratios - Eight companies have accounts receivable constituting over 50% of their total assets, with Renmin Tongtai having the highest ratio at 62.1% [8][9]. - *ST Suwu and Zhongyao Holdings follow, with accounts receivable ratios of 56.28% and significant increases compared to the previous year [9][10]. Performance Implications - High accounts receivable can lead to reduced cash flow and increased opportunity costs, potentially impacting profitability due to higher bad debt provisions [10]. - However, in certain scenarios, elevated accounts receivable may not be detrimental if they align with healthy revenue and profit growth, and if customer quality and payment terms are managed effectively [10].