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Spark New ZealandASX:SPK -0.84%70 Days Sales Outstanding is 65.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 32.79. GuruFocus rates ASX:SPK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Telecommunication Services companies, Spark New Zealand ranks better than 51.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Spark New Zealand's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SPK'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.15 Med: 32.79 Max: 54.56
Current: 54.56
During the past 13 years, Spark New Zealand's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 54.56. The lowest was 27.15. And the median was 32.79.
ASX:SPK's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 51.65% of 364
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 56.405
vs ASX:SPK: 54.56
Spark New Zealand's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (69.34) to Jun. 2026 (65.68).
Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Spark New Zealand Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Spark New Zealand Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spark New Zealand'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:SPK vs VZ, TMUS, T: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Spark New Zealand'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.
Spark New Zealand Days Sales Outstanding vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Spark New Zealand's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spark New Zealand's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Spark New Zealand 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.
Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 65.68 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Spark New Zealand and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 32.79. Over the past decade, Spark New Zealand's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 27.15 to 54.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Spark New Zealand ranks #176 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Spark New Zealand's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Spark New Zealand's current Days Sales Outstanding of 65.68 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 32.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.15 to a high of 54.56. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.41. Spark New Zealand's value of 65.68 is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spark New Zealand ranks #176 out of 364 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Spark New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spark New Zealand's Days Sales Outstanding compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Spark New Zealand ranks #176 out of 364 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Spark New Zealand in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.41. Spark New Zealand's value of 65.68 is 16.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Spark New Zealand's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 27.15 to 54.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.79 vs. the industry median of 56.41, Spark New Zealand 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Telecommunication Services companies is 56.41, based on 364 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. Spark New Zealand's current Days Sales Outstanding of 65.68 is 16.4% 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 Spark New Zealand and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spark New Zealand's current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.68, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 32.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spark New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.16, compared to a current price of A$1.77 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.68, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 32.79 and 16.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 56.41. Spark New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.68 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 Spark New Zealand (ASX:SPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spark New Zealand stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.77 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.16.
GuruFocus considers Spark New Zealand to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SPK:
Days Sales Outstanding: 65.68 (100% above median its 10-year median of 32.79)
GF Value™: A$2.16 vs. price of A$1.77 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#176 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spark is one of only three integrated telecommunications companies in New Zealand. It is the leading mobile network operator with low- to mid-40% subscriber and revenue share, and the dominant provider of fixed-line broadband services with a mid-30% subscriber share. It has a big position in the New Zealand corporate and wholesale telecommunications services provision space. Spark supplements its core telecommunications operations and related infrastructure with IT products and services across cloud, managed data and networks, procurement, data centers, and Internet of Things. Its operations are all based in New Zealand, except for its 41% interest in Southern Cross Submarine Cables, which has zero book value and to which Spark has no funding obligations.
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