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APA GroupASX:APA +0.19%68 Days Sales Outstanding is 29.44 as of Jun. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 15.77. GuruFocus rates ASX:APA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$8.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Utilities - Regulated companies, APA Group ranks better than 90.89% on this metric.
APA Group's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$227 Mil. APA Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$1,407 Mil.
Hence, APA Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for APA Group's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:APA'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.15 Med: 15.77 Max: 41.84
Current: 21.5
During the past 13 years, APA Group's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 41.84. The lowest was 6.15. And the median was 15.77.
ASX:APA's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 90.89% of 494
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 51.045
vs ASX:APA: 21.50
APA Group's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (27.86) to Jun. 2026 (29.44).
APA Group (ASX:APA) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
APA Group Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
APA Group Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APA Group'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.
ASX:APA vs ATO, NI, UGI: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, APA 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.
APA Group Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, APA Group's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APA Group's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
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.
APA Group (ASX:APA) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 29.44 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on APA Group and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 15.77. Over the past decade, APA Group's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 6.15 to 41.84. According to the industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #45 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is APA Group's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
APA Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.44 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 15.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.15 to a high of 41.84. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.05. APA Group's value of 29.44 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APA Group ranks #45 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APA Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA Group's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, APA Group ranks #45 out of 494 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places APA Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.05. APA Group's value of 29.44 is 42.3% below this benchmark. Historically, APA Group's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 6.15 to 41.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.77 vs. the industry median of 51.05, APA Group 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Regulated companies is 51.05, based on 494 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. APA Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.44 is 42.3% 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 APA Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APA Group's current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.44, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 15.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group (ASX:APA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$8.03, compared to a current price of A$10.83 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.44, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 15.77 and 42.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 51.05. APA Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 APA Group (ASX:APA), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.44 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 APA Group (ASX:APA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$10.83 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$8.03.
GuruFocus considers APA Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:APA:
Days Sales Outstanding: 29.44 (87% above median its 10-year median of 15.77)
GF Value™: A$8.03 vs. price of A$10.83 (34.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#45 of 494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:APA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APA Group is Australia's largest gas infrastructure company with an extensive portfolio of transmission pipelines, distribution networks, and storage facilities, and is increasingly investing in renewable energy generation, electricity transmission, and batteries. It is internally managed and has direct operational control over all assets. It owns minority stakes in a few smaller gas infrastructure companies and manages operations for most of these. The stapled securities comprise a unit in Australian Pipeline Trust and in APT Investment Trust.
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