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Algoma Steel GroupASTL +5.84%62 Days Sales Outstanding is 59.32 as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 38.16. GuruFocus rates ASTL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Steel companies, Algoma Steel Group ranks better than 53.4% on this metric.
Algoma Steel Group (NAS:ASTL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Algoma Steel Group Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Algoma Steel Group's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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ASTL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Algoma Steel 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.
Algoma Steel Group Days Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Algoma Steel Group's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algoma Steel Group's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Algoma Steel 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.
* 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.
Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 59.32 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 38.16. Over the past decade, Algoma Steel Group's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 30.88 to 48.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #281 out of 603 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Algoma Steel Group's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Algoma Steel Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 59.32 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 38.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.88 to a high of 48.75. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.40. Algoma Steel Group's value of 59.32 is 17.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #281 out of 603 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Algoma Steel Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algoma Steel Group's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Algoma Steel Group ranks #281 out of 603 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Algoma Steel Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.40. Algoma Steel Group's value of 59.32 is 17.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Algoma Steel Group's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 30.88 to 48.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.16 vs. the industry median of 50.40, Algoma Steel 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 a Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 50.40, based on 603 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. Algoma Steel Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 59.32 is 17.7% 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 Algoma Steel Group and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algoma Steel Group's current Days Sales Outstanding is 59.32, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 38.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algoma Steel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.44, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 59.32, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 38.16 and 17.7% above the Steel industry median of 50.40. Algoma Steel Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 59.32 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 Algoma Steel Group (ASTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algoma Steel Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.44.
GuruFocus considers Algoma Steel Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASTL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 59.32 (55% above median its 10-year median of 38.16)
GF Value™: $4.44 vs. price of $4.70 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% above the Steel median (#281 of 603)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a single segment of basic steel production including sheets, plates, slabs, and freights. The company's revenue is generated from contracts to produce, ship, and deliver steel products Geographically it serves Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world, whilst driving key revenue from United States. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of Steel sheets and strips.
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