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The historical rank and industry rank for West African Resources's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WAF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 31.38
Current: 31.38
During the past 13 years, West African Resources's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 31.38. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
ASX:WAF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 56.58% of 783
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 38.14
vs ASX:WAF: 31.38
West African Resources's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2024 (47.00) to Dec. 2025 (28.38).
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
West African Resources Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
West African Resources Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West African Resources'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.
West African Resources Days Sales Outstanding Chart
ASX:WAF vs NEM, AU: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, West African Resources'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.
West African Resources Days Sales Outstanding vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West African Resources's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West African Resources's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
West African Resources 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.
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 28.38 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on West African Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West African Resources ranks #340 out of 783 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is West African Resources' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
West African Resources' current Days Sales Outstanding is 28.38. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.14. West African Resources' value of 28.38 is 25.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West African Resources ranks #340 out of 783 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West African Resources has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West African Resources' Days Sales Outstanding compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West African Resources ranks #340 out of 783 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts West African Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.14. West African Resources' value of 28.38 is 25.6% below this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Metals & Mining companies is 38.14, based on 783 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. West African Resources's current Days Sales Outstanding of 28.38 is 25.6% 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 West African Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West African Resources's current Days Sales Outstanding is 28.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.64, compared to a current price of A$3.78 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 28.38 and 25.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 38.14. West African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 28.38 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.78 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.64.
GuruFocus considers West African Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 28.38
GF Value™: A$4.64 vs. price of A$3.78 (18.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#340 of 783)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West African Resources Ltd is engaged in mineral exploration in Burkina Faso. It focuses on the development of the Sanbrado Gold Project. The Group's mineral portfolio also includes gold and copper-gold exploration permits in Burkina Faso. The operating segments of the Company that includes Mining Operations: comprise the Sanbrado Gold Project operation located in Burkina Faso. Construction and E&E segment comprises mines under construction andexploration and evaluation (E&E) projects in locations other than Sanbrado.
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