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Acacia ResearchACTG +0.11%67 Days Sales Outstanding is 45.94 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 63.35. GuruFocus rates ACTG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,034 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks better than 81.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acacia Research's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ACTG'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.23 Med: 63.35 Max: 541.93
Current: 50.36
During the past 13 years, Acacia Research's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 541.93. The lowest was 6.23. And the median was 63.35.
ACTG's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 81.84% of 3034
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 80.925
vs ACTG: 50.36
Acacia Research's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (106.05) to Jun. 2026 (45.94).
Acacia Research (NAS:ACTG) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Acacia Research Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Acacia Research Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acacia Research's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
ACTG vs ACCO, EBF, XRX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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.
Acacia Research Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Acacia Research Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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.
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 45.94 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 63.35. Over the past decade, Acacia Research's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 6.23 to 541.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #551 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Acacia Research's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Acacia Research's current Days Sales Outstanding of 45.94 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 63.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.23 to a high of 541.93. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.93. Acacia Research's value of 45.94 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #551 out of 3034 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #551 out of 3034 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Acacia Research in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.93. Acacia Research's value of 45.94 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Acacia Research's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 6.23 to 541.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.35 vs. the industry median of 80.93, Acacia Research has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 80.93, based on 3,034 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acacia Research's current Days Sales Outstanding of 45.94 is 43.2% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Acacia Research and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acacia Research's current Days Sales Outstanding is 45.94, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 63.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.51 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 45.94, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 63.35 and 43.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 80.93. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acacia Research (ACTG), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 45.94 as of Jun. 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 Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.51 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACTG:
Days Sales Outstanding: 45.94 (27% below median its 10-year median of 63.35)
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.51 (39.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Industrial Products median (#551 of 3034)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
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