ACTL (Artec Global Media) Days Sales Outstanding: 3.77 (As of Apr. 2016)

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What is Artec Global Media Days Sales Outstanding?

Artec Global Media ACTL -99.00% Days Sales Outstanding is 3.77 as of Apr. 2016.

Artec Global Media's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Apr. 2016 was $0.01 Mil. Artec Global Media's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2016 was $0.22 Mil. Hence, Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Apr. 2016 was 3.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

ACTL's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 68.22
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Apr. 2015 (10.40) to Apr. 2016 (3.77).


Artec Global Media  (OTCPK:ACTL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Artec Global Media Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Artec Global Media Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Artec Global Media'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.

Artec Global Media Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Artec Global Media Annual Data
Trend Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16
Days Sales Outstanding
0.00 0.00 20.78 7.49

Artec Global Media Quarterly Data
Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.40 13.46 1.38 3.84 3.77

ACTL vs BCYP, MBIOF, LOGX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Artec Global Media'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.


Artec Global Media Days Sales Outstanding vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.



Artec Global Media 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2016 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Jan. 2016 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2015 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2016 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jan. 2016 )*Days in Period
=( (0.016 + 0.009) / 2 ) / 0.609*365
=0.0125 / 0.609*365
=7.49

Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2016 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Apr. 2016 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2016 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Apr. 2016 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Apr. 2016 )*Days in Period
=( (0.009 + 0) / 1 ) / 0.218*365 / 4
=0.009 / 0.218*365 / 4
=3.77

* 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 Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 3.77 mean?
Artec Global Media (ACTL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 3.77 as of Apr. 2016. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Artec Global Media and its competitors.
Is Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Artec Global Media's current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.77. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 68.22. Artec Global Media's value of 3.77 is 94.5% below this industry median.
How does Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding compare to BCYP and MBIOF?
Artec Global Media's Days Sales Outstanding of 3.77 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 68.22. Artec Global Media's value of 3.77 is 94.5% 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Media - Diversified companies is 68.22, based on 1,004 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. Artec Global Media's current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.77 is 94.5% 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 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 Artec Global Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 68.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artec Global Media's current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artec Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Artec Global Media (ACTL) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.77. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.77 and 94.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 68.22. 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 Artec Global Media (ACTL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.77 as of Apr. 2016. 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.

Artec Global Media Business Description

Address 1000 East William Street, Suite 204, Carson City, NV, USA, 89701
Artec Global Media Inc is a US-based digital and mainstream marketing firm. It provides online marketing and reporting solutions to companies. It sells its marketing products based on a consultative approach to discover customer needs and build pricing and packages. It offers lead generation, performance media marketing, and affiliate marketing, as well as other related web services and consultation. The group generates revenue by providing marketing and advertising solutions for clients through direct sales and online marketing platform.