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Alaska Air GroupALK +0.28%75 Days Sales Outstanding is 14.71 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 15.24. GuruFocus rates ALK with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Transportation companies, Alaska Air Group ranks better than 86.37% on this metric.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Alaska Air Group Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alaska Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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ALK vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air Group'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.
Alaska Air Group Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Alaska Air Group 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.
Alaska Air Group (ALK) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 14.71 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Alaska Air Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.24. Over the past decade, Alaska Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 11.89 to 41.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #136 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Alaska Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Alaska Air Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 14.71 is near median its 10-year median of 15.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.89 to a high of 41.10. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.69. Alaska Air Group's value of 14.71 is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #136 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CPA and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #136 out of 998 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Alaska Air Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.69. Alaska Air Group's value of 14.71 is 68.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Alaska Air Group's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 11.89 to 41.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.24 vs. the industry median of 46.69, Alaska Air Group 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 a Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 46.69, based on 998 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. Alaska Air Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 14.71 is 68.5% 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 Alaska Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alaska Air Group's current Days Sales Outstanding is 14.71, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group (ALK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.36, compared to a current price of $42.32 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 14.71, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.24 and 68.5% below the Transportation industry median of 46.69. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Alaska Air Group (ALK), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 14.71 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 Alaska Air Group (ALK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.32 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $63.36.
GuruFocus considers Alaska Air Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ALK:
Days Sales Outstanding: 14.71 (near median its 10-year median of 15.24)
GF Value™: $63.36 vs. price of $42.32 (33.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% below the Transportation median (#136 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon, in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements. The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary, and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
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