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Artisan Partners Asset ManagementAPAM +0.19%77 Days Sales Outstanding is 40.69 as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 36.27. GuruFocus rates APAM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Asset Management companies, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks better than 57.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Artisan Partners Asset Management's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
APAM'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.33 Med: 36.27 Max: 42.95
Current: 39.16
During the past 13 years, Artisan Partners Asset Management's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 42.95. The lowest was 30.33. And the median was 36.27.
APAM's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 57.03% of 526
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 45.78
vs APAM: 39.16
* 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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Days Sales Outstanding Chart
APAM vs NAD, AAMI, JPC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Artisan Partners Asset Management'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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Days Sales Outstanding vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Artisan Partners Asset Management's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Artisan Partners Asset Management 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.
Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.69 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Artisan Partners Asset Management and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 36.27. Over the past decade, Artisan Partners Asset Management's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 30.33 to 42.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #226 out of 526 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.69 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 36.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.33 to a high of 42.95. The Asset Management industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.78. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 40.69 is 11.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #226 out of 526 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Artisan Partners Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Artisan Partners Asset Management's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NAD and AAMI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Artisan Partners Asset Management ranks #226 out of 526 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Artisan Partners Asset Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.78. Artisan Partners Asset Management's value of 40.69 is 11.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Artisan Partners Asset Management's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 30.33 to 42.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.27 vs. the industry median of 45.78, Artisan Partners Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Asset Management companies is 45.78, based on 526 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. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.69 is 11.1% 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Artisan Partners Asset Management's current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.69, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 36.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.74, compared to a current price of $42.78 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.69, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 36.27 and 11.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 45.78. Artisan Partners Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.69 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 Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Artisan Partners Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.78 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $47.74.
GuruFocus considers Artisan Partners Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for APAM:
Days Sales Outstanding: 40.69 (12% above median its 10-year median of 36.27)
GF Value™: $47.74 vs. price of $42.78 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.1% below the Asset Management median (#226 of 526)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc is a investment management firm providing a range of investment strategies to a diverse group of clients around the world. Each of the company's strategies is managed by one of its several investment teams. Investment management services are offered to institutions through separate accounts and mutual funds. Artisan's investment offerings include several long-only, equity investment strategies across a multitude of market capitalization segments and investing styles in both the United States and international markets. The company operates as one segment in the investment management business. The company generates maximum portion of its revenues from clients domiciled in countries outside the United States.
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