AMGY (American Metal & Technology) Days Sales Outstanding: 23.61 (As of Sep. 2010)

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What is American Metal & Technology Days Sales Outstanding?

American Metal & Technology AMGY -99.00% Days Sales Outstanding is 23.61 as of Sep. 2010.

American Metal & Technology's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $0.77 Mil. American Metal & Technology's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was $2.99 Mil. Hence, American Metal & Technology's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Sep. 2010 was 23.61.

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

AMGY's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 80.8
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

American Metal & Technology's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Sep. 2009 (82.58) to Sep. 2010 (23.61).


American Metal & Technology  (OTCPK:AMGY) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


American Metal & Technology Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


American Metal & Technology Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Metal & Technology'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.

American Metal & Technology Days Sales Outstanding Chart

American Metal & Technology Annual Data
Trend Jul00 Jul01 Jul02 Jul03 Jul04 Jul05 Jul06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Days Sales Outstanding
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American Metal & Technology Quarterly Data
Oct05 Jan06 Apr06 Jul06 Oct06 Jan07 Apr07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10
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 82.58 22.60 22.57 25.96 23.61

American Metal & Technology Days Sales Outstanding Competitor Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, American Metal & Technology'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.


American Metal & Technology Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, American Metal & Technology's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Metal & Technology's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.



American Metal & Technology 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.

American Metal & Technology's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2009 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2008 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2009 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2009 )*Days in Period
=( (0.442 + 0.206) / 2 ) / 4.717*365
=0.324 / 4.717*365
=25.07

American Metal & Technology's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2010 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Sep. 2010 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2010 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2010 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2010 )*Days in Period
=( (0.701 + 0.846) / 2 ) / 2.99*365 / 4
=0.7735 / 2.99*365 / 4
=23.61

* 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 23.61 mean?
American Metal & Technology (AMGY) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 23.61 as of Sep. 2010. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on American Metal & Technology and its competitors.
Is American Metal & Technology's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
American Metal & Technology's current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.61. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.80. American Metal & Technology's value of 23.61 is 70.8% below this industry median.
How does American Metal & Technology's Days Sales Outstanding compare to competitors?
American Metal & Technology's Days Sales Outstanding of 23.61 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.80. American Metal & Technology's value of 23.61 is 70.8% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 80.80, based on 3,034 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. American Metal & Technology's current Days Sales Outstanding of 23.61 is 70.8% 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 American Metal & Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Metal & Technology's current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Metal & Technology stock overvalued right now?
American Metal & Technology (AMGY) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 23.61. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.61 and 70.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 80.80. 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 American Metal & Technology (AMGY), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.61 as of Sep. 2010. 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.

American Metal & Technology Business Description

Address No. 11 Shi Xing Street, Badachu Hi-Tech Zone, Shijingshan District, Beijing, CHN, 100041
American Metal & Technology Inc through its subsidiaries is engaged in precision casting, machining, mold design and manufacturing in the People's Republic of China. It manufacture investment casting and machined products, including valves, pipe fittings, dispensers, machinery spare parts, water treatment parts, automotive and airplane accessories, electronic circuit boards for home appliances and motion controllers, and other equipment parts.