AMBA (Ambarella) Days Sales Outstanding: 35.62 (As of Apr. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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AMBA Ambarella Inc AMBA
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What is Ambarella Days Sales Outstanding?

Ambarella AMBA +0.22% 77 Days Sales Outstanding is 35.62 as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 40.64. GuruFocus rates AMBA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Semiconductors companies, Ambarella ranks better than 84.1% on this metric.

Ambarella's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $39.2 Mil. Ambarella's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $100.4 Mil. Hence, Ambarella's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 35.62.

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

AMBA' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.21   Med: 40.64   Max: 62
Current: 34.9

During the past 13 years, Ambarella's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 62.00. The lowest was 32.21. And the median was 40.64.

AMBA's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
84.1% of 1019 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 62.77 vs AMBA: 34.90

Ambarella's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Apr. 2025 (31.88) to Apr. 2026 (35.62).


Ambarella  (NAS:AMBA) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Ambarella Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Ambarella Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambarella'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.

Ambarella Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Ambarella Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Days Sales Outstanding
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Ambarella Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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AMBA vs ICHR, AXTI, VECO: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Ambarella'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.


Ambarella Days Sales Outstanding vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ambarella's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ambarella 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.

Ambarella's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Jan. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (29.767 + 39.18) / 2 ) / 390.702*365
=34.4735 / 390.702*365
=32.21

Ambarella's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (39.18 + 39.175) / 2 ) / 100.357*365 / 4
=39.1775 / 100.357*365 / 4
=35.62

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 35.62 mean?
Ambarella (AMBA) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 35.62 as of Apr. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Ambarella and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 40.64. Over the past decade, Ambarella's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.21 to 62.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambarella ranks #162 out of 1019 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Ambarella's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Ambarella's current Days Sales Outstanding of 35.62 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 40.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.21 to a high of 62.00. The Semiconductors industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 62.77. Ambarella's value of 35.62 is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambarella ranks #162 out of 1019 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ambarella has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambarella's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ICHR and AXTI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ambarella ranks #162 out of 1019 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Ambarella in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 62.77. Ambarella's value of 35.62 is 43.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ambarella's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.21 to 62.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.64 vs. the industry median of 62.77, Ambarella 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Semiconductors companies is 62.77, based on 1,019 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. Ambarella's current Days Sales Outstanding of 35.62 is 43.3% 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 Ambarella and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 62.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambarella's current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.62, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 40.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambarella stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambarella (AMBA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.32, compared to a current price of $82.05 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.62, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 40.64 and 43.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 62.77. Ambarella's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Ambarella (AMBA), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.62 as of Apr. 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 Ambarella (AMBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambarella stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $82.05 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.32. GuruFocus considers Ambarella to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AMBA:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 35.62 (12% below median its 10-year median of 40.64)
  • GF Value™: $85.32 vs. price of $82.05 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.3% below the Semiconductors median (#162 of 1019)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AMBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ambarella Business Description

Address 3001 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Ambarella Inc is a developer of low-power system-on-a-chip, or SoC, semiconductors and software for edge and physical artificial intelligence (AI) applications and intelligent automation. Its products are used in a wide variety of human viewing, computer vision for edge and physical AI applications, including a variety of video security cameras, automotive camera systems, fixed robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), industrial applications, intelligent transportation systems, and consumer devices, such as action, drone and 360 degree cameras. The company operates as a single operating and reportable segment and derives substantially all of its revenue from development and sales of low-power AI-based processing and video and image processing SoC solutions.
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