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Fletcher BuildingASX:FBU 59 Days Sales Outstanding is 41.78 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 40.72. GuruFocus rates ASX:FBU with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Fletcher Building ranks better than 68.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fletcher Building's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:FBU'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.4 Med: 40.72 Max: 52.86
Current: 41.49
During the past 13 years, Fletcher Building's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 52.86. The lowest was 35.40. And the median was 40.72.
ASX:FBU's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 68.97% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 57.27
vs ASX:FBU: 41.49
Fletcher Building's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (56.37) to Jun. 2026 (41.78).
Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Fletcher Building Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Fletcher Building Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fletcher Building'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:FBU vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Fletcher Building'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.
Fletcher Building Days Sales Outstanding vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Fletcher Building's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fletcher Building's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Fletcher Building 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.
Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 41.78 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Fletcher Building and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.72. Over the past decade, Fletcher Building's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 35.40 to 52.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Fletcher Building ranks #126 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Fletcher Building's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Fletcher Building's current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.78 is near median its 10-year median of 40.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.40 to a high of 52.86. The Building Materials industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.27. Fletcher Building's value of 41.78 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fletcher Building ranks #126 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fletcher Building has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fletcher Building's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Fletcher Building ranks #126 out of 406 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Fletcher Building in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.27. Fletcher Building's value of 41.78 is 27% below this benchmark. Historically, Fletcher Building's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 35.40 to 52.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.72 vs. the industry median of 57.27, Fletcher Building 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Building Materials companies is 57.27, based on 406 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. Fletcher Building's current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.78 is 27% 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 Fletcher Building and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fletcher Building's current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fletcher Building stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.93, compared to a current price of A$2.96 — trading 53.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.72 and 27% below the Building Materials industry median of 57.27. Fletcher Building's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.78 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 Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fletcher Building stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.96 is trading 53.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.93.
GuruFocus considers Fletcher Building to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:FBU:
Days Sales Outstanding: 41.78 (near median its 10-year median of 40.72)
GF Value™: A$1.93 vs. price of A$2.96 (53.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% below the Building Materials median (#126 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:FBU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fletcher Building is a New Zealand-based building materials company with operations focused in New Zealand, but also extending to Australia. It has a conglomerate structure with diverse operations across concrete, building products, steel, retail distribution, and development. Most revenue is derived from new house construction, with smaller earnings contributions from commercial and infrastructure construction.
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