ADST (Adstar) Days Sales Outstanding: 49.48 (As of Mar. 2008)

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What is Adstar Days Sales Outstanding?

Adstar ADST Days Sales Outstanding is 49.48 as of Mar. 2008.

Adstar's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2008 was $0.57 Mil. Adstar's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2008 was $1.05 Mil. Hence, Adstar's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2008 was 49.48.

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

ADST's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 66.92
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

Adstar's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Mar. 2007 (38.34) to Mar. 2008 (49.48).

Adstar  (OTCPK:ADST) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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

Adstar Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms

Adstar Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adstar'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.

Adstar Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Adstar Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Days Sales Outstanding
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.88 34.21 40.27 37.22 39.99

Adstar Quarterly Data
Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 38.34 46.13 42.21 50.05 49.48

ADST vs CEENF, NCAP, KSIX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Adstar'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.

Adstar Days Sales Outstanding vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Adstar's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


Adstar 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.

Adstar's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2007 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2006 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2007 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2007 )*Days in Period
=( (0.472 + 0.571) / 2 ) / 4.76*365
=0.5215 / 4.76*365
=39.99

Adstar's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2008 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2008 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2007 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2008 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2008 )*Days in Period
=( (0.571 + 0.57) / 2 ) / 1.052*365 / 4
=0.5705 / 1.052*365 / 4
=49.48

* 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 49.48 mean?
Adstar (ADST) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 49.48 as of Mar. 2008. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Adstar and its competitors.
Is Adstar's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Adstar's current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.48. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.92. Adstar's value of 49.48 is 26.1% below this industry median.
How does Adstar's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CEENF and NCAP?
Adstar's Days Sales Outstanding of 49.48 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.92. Adstar's value of 49.48 is 26.1% 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 66.92, based on 1,001 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. Adstar's current Days Sales Outstanding of 49.48 is 26.1% 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 Adstar and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adstar's current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adstar stock overvalued right now?
Adstar (ADST) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 49.48. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.48 and 26.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 66.92. 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 Adstar (ADST), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.48 as of Mar. 2008. 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.

Adstar Business Description

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Adstar Inc provides technology services within the classified advertising industry. The company's proprietary software is an integrated suite of applications that electronically connects publishers with the source of their advertising revenue.