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AppenASX:APX +0.82%54 Days Sales Outstanding is 54.59 as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 56.96. GuruFocus rates ASX:APX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,769 Software companies, Appen ranks worse than 56.23% on this metric.
Appen's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$57.9 Mil. Appen's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$193.7 Mil.
Hence, Appen's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 54.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Appen's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:APX'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.9 Med: 56.96 Max: 73.24
Current: 65.89
During the past 11 years, Appen's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 73.24. The lowest was 44.90. And the median was 56.96.
ASX:APX's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 56.23% of 2769
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 60.38
vs ASX:APX: 65.89
Appen's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2024 (69.17) to Dec. 2025 (54.59).
Appen (ASX:APX) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Appen Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Appen Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Appen'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:APX vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Appen'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.
Appen Days Sales Outstanding vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Appen's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Appen'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.
Appen (ASX:APX) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 54.59 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Appen and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.96. Over the past decade, Appen's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 44.90 to 73.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Appen ranks #1557 out of 2769 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is Appen's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Appen's current Days Sales Outstanding of 54.59 is near median its 10-year median of 56.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.90 to a high of 73.24. The Software industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.38. Appen's value of 54.59 is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appen ranks #1557 out of 2769 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Appen has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appen's Days Sales Outstanding compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Appen ranks #1557 out of 2769 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Appen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.38. Appen's value of 54.59 is 9.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Appen's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 44.90 to 73.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.96 vs. the industry median of 60.38, Appen 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 Software company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Software companies is 60.38, based on 2,769 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. Appen's current Days Sales Outstanding of 54.59 is 9.6% 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 Appen and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appen's current Days Sales Outstanding is 54.59, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appen (ASX:APX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.78, compared to a current price of A$1.23 — trading 57.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 54.59, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.96 and 9.6% below the Software industry median of 60.38. Appen's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Appen (ASX:APX), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 54.59 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Appen (ASX:APX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appen stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.23 is trading 57.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.78.
GuruFocus considers Appen to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:APX:
Days Sales Outstanding: 54.59 (near median its 10-year median of 56.96)
GF Value™: A$0.78 vs. price of A$1.23 (57.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Software median (#1557 of 2769)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:APX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Appen Ltd is engaged in the provision of quality data solutions and services for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications for technology companies, auto manufacturers, government agencies among others. The company's business segments are Appen Global and Appen China. It generates maximum revenue from the Appen Global segment which represents all operations outside of the China Group. The Appen China segment represents the China Group operations and includes Japan and Korea. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States of America, and has its presence in China, Australia and Others.
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