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Art's-Way Manufacturing CoARTW -3.49%50 Days Sales Outstanding is 35.67 as of May. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 34.35. GuruFocus rates ARTW with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks better than 89.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ARTW'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.65 Med: 34.35 Max: 43.24
Current: 34.29
During the past 13 years, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 43.24. The lowest was 25.65. And the median was 34.35.
ARTW's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 89.57% of 211
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 72.34
vs ARTW: 34.29
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from May. 2025 (23.38) to May. 2026 (35.67).
* 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Days Sales Outstanding Chart
ARTW vs GP, CLEV, HCAI: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co'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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co 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.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 35.67 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.35. Over the past decade, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.65 to 43.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #22 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 35.67 is near median its 10-year median of 34.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.65 to a high of 43.24. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.34. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 35.67 is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #22 out of 211 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to GP and CLEV?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #22 out of 211 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Art's-Way Manufacturing Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.34. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 35.67 is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.65 to 43.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.35 vs. the industry median of 72.34, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 72.34, based on 211 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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 35.67 is 50.7% 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $3.04 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.35 and 50.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 72.34. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.67 as of May. 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (ARTW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.04 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARTW:
Days Sales Outstanding: 35.67 (near median its 10-year median of 34.35)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $3.04 (62.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#22 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARTW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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