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American SuperconductorAMSC -2.72%80 Days Sales Outstanding is 55.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 48.75. GuruFocus rates AMSC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,027 Industrial Products companies, American Superconductor ranks better than 78.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Superconductor's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
AMSC'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.62 Med: 48.75 Max: 61.95
Current: 53.74
During the past 13 years, American Superconductor's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 61.95. The lowest was 32.62. And the median was 48.75.
AMSC's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 78.89% of 3027
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 81.88
vs AMSC: 53.74
American Superconductor's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (53.96) to Mar. 2026 (55.07).
American Superconductor (NAS:AMSC) 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 Superconductor Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
American Superconductor Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Superconductor'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 Superconductor Days Sales Outstanding Chart
AMSC vs TNC, BW, GHM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, American Superconductor'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 Superconductor Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, American Superconductor's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Superconductor's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
American Superconductor 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.
American Superconductor (AMSC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 55.07 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on American Superconductor and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 48.75. Over the past decade, American Superconductor's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.62 to 61.95. According to the industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #639 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is American Superconductor's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
American Superconductor's current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.07 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 48.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.62 to a high of 61.95. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.88. American Superconductor's value of 55.07 is 32.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #639 out of 3027 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Superconductor has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Superconductor's Days Sales Outstanding compare to TNC and BW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #639 out of 3027 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places American Superconductor in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.88. American Superconductor's value of 55.07 is 32.7% below this benchmark. Historically, American Superconductor's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.62 to 61.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.75 vs. the industry median of 81.88, American Superconductor 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 81.88, based on 3,027 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 Superconductor's current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.07 is 32.7% 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 Superconductor and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Superconductor's current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.07, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 48.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Superconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor (AMSC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.79, compared to a current price of $29.69 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.07, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 48.75 and 32.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 81.88. American Superconductor's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 American Superconductor (AMSC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.07 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 American Superconductor (AMSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.69 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.79.
GuruFocus considers American Superconductor to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AMSC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 55.07 (13% above median its 10-year median of 48.75)
GF Value™: $31.79 vs. price of $29.69 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.7% below the Industrial Products median (#639 of 3027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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