ASPU (Aspen Group) Days Sales Outstanding: 130.16 (As of Apr. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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ASPU Aspen Group Inc ASPU
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What is Aspen Group Days Sales Outstanding?

Aspen Group ASPU 31 Days Sales Outstanding is 130.16 as of Apr. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 93.03. GuruFocus rates ASPU with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 248 Education companies, Aspen Group ranks worse than 88.31% on this metric.

Aspen Group's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $14.63 Mil. Aspen Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $10.26 Mil. Hence, Aspen Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 130.16.

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

ASPU' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.65   Med: 93.03   Max: 167.29
Current: 134.92

During the past 13 years, Aspen Group's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 167.29. The lowest was 59.65. And the median was 93.03.

ASPU's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
88.31% of 248 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 34.5 vs ASPU: 134.92

Aspen Group's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Apr. 2025 (135.40) to Apr. 2026 (130.16).


Aspen Group  (OTCPK:ASPU) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Aspen Group Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Aspen Group Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aspen Group's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:

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* 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.

Aspen Group Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Aspen Group Annual Data
Trend Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr25 Apr26
Days Sales Outstanding
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Aspen Group Quarterly Data
Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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ASPU vs VSA, WAFU, AMBO: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Aspen Group'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.


Aspen Group Days Sales Outstanding vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Aspen Group's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aspen Group 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.

Aspen Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Apr. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Apr. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (17.167 + 12.752) / 2 ) / 43.309*365
=14.9595 / 43.309*365
=126.08

Aspen Group'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
=( (16.516 + 12.752) / 2 ) / 10.259*365 / 4
=14.634 / 10.259*365 / 4
=130.16

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 130.16 mean?
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 130.16 as of Apr. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Aspen Group and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 93.03. Over the past decade, Aspen Group's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 59.65 to 167.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #219 out of 248 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Aspen Group's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Aspen Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 130.16 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 93.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.65 to a high of 167.29. The Education industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 34.50. Aspen Group's value of 130.16 is 277.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #219 out of 248 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aspen Group has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Group's Days Sales Outstanding compare to VSA and WAFU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #219 out of 248 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Aspen Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 34.50. Aspen Group's value of 130.16 is 277.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Aspen Group's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 59.65 to 167.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.03 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Aspen Group has consistently been above 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 Education company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Education companies is 34.50, based on 248 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. Aspen Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 130.16 is 277.3% above 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 Aspen Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aspen Group's current Days Sales Outstanding is 130.16, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 93.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Group (ASPU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.08, compared to a current price of $0.27 — trading 237.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 130.16, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 93.03 and 277.3% above the Education industry median of 34.50. Aspen Group's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Aspen Group (ASPU), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 130.16 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 Aspen Group (ASPU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.27 is trading 237.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.08. GuruFocus considers Aspen Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASPU:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 130.16 (40% above median its 10-year median of 93.03)
  • GF Value™: $0.08 vs. price of $0.27 (237.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 277.3% above the Education median (#219 of 248)

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


Aspen Group Business Description

Address 4605 E. Elwood Street, Suite 300 and 400, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85040
Aspen Group Inc is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to offer Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs that span multiple programs of study with a concentrated focus on nursing. The schools at its universities include; the School of Nursing and Health Sciences; School of Education; and School of Business and Technology. The company offers affordable tuition and flexible financing solutions to students, to deliver on its vision of making college education affordable again.
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