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AdekaADKCF 87 Days Sales Outstanding is 82.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 97.45. GuruFocus rates ADKCF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.87. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Adeka ranks worse than 76.39% on this metric.
Adeka's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $684 Mil. Adeka's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $755 Mil.
Hence, Adeka's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adeka's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ADKCF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 78.16 Med: 97.45 Max: 106.92
Current: 90.19
During the past 13 years, Adeka's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 106.92. The lowest was 78.16. And the median was 97.45.
ADKCF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 76.39% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 63.305
vs ADKCF: 90.19
Adeka's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (86.02) to Mar. 2026 (82.70).
Adeka (OTCPK:ADKCF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Adeka Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Adeka Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adeka'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.
ADKCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Adeka'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.
Adeka Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Adeka's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adeka's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
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.
Adeka (ADKCF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 82.70 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Adeka and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 97.45. Over the past decade, Adeka's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 78.16 to 106.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Adeka ranks #1210 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Adeka's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Adeka's current Days Sales Outstanding of 82.70 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 97.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.16 to a high of 106.92. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.31. Adeka's value of 82.70 is 30.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adeka ranks #1210 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Adeka has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adeka's Days Sales Outstanding compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Adeka ranks #1210 out of 1584 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Adeka in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.31. Adeka's value of 82.70 is 30.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Adeka's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 78.16 to 106.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.45 vs. the industry median of 63.31, Adeka has consistently been above 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Chemicals companies is 63.31, based on 1,584 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. Adeka's current Days Sales Outstanding of 82.70 is 30.6% above 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 Adeka and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adeka's current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.70, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 97.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adeka stock overvalued right now?
Adeka (ADKCF) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 82.70. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.87, compared to a current price of $22.50 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.70, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 97.45 and 30.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 63.31. Adeka's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Adeka (ADKCF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.70 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 Adeka (ADKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adeka stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.50 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.87.
Key valuation signals for ADKCF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 82.70 (15% below median its 10-year median of 97.45)
GF Value™: $15.87 vs. price of $22.50 (41.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% above the Chemicals median (#1210 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adeka Corp is a Japanese firm engaged in the chemicals, food, and life sciences businesses. The Chemical Business produces additives for polyolefins, stabilizers, plasticizers, flame retardants, semiconductor materials, photoresists, surfactants, lubricants, and cosmetic raw materials. The Food Business manufactures margarines, shortenings, fats, and oils for chocolate and frying, plant-based foods, whipped cream, and mayonnaise. The Life Sciences Business develops agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicines, and functional food ingredients. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical Business segment.
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