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WatercoASX:WAT 93 Days Sales Outstanding is 52.38 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 50.74. GuruFocus rates ASX:WAT with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Waterco ranks better than 82.77% on this metric.
Waterco's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$37.0 Mil. Waterco's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$129.1 Mil.
Hence, Waterco's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 52.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waterco's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WAT'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.76 Med: 50.74 Max: 95.49
Current: 49.86
During the past 13 years, Waterco's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 95.49. The lowest was 40.76. And the median was 50.74.
ASX:WAT's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 82.77% of 3041
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 80.79
vs ASX:WAT: 49.86
Waterco's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (60.29) to Jun. 2026 (52.38).
Waterco (ASX:WAT) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Waterco Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Waterco Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waterco'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:WAT vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Waterco'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.
Waterco Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Waterco's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waterco'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.
Waterco (ASX:WAT) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 52.38 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Waterco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.74. Over the past decade, Waterco's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 40.76 to 95.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Waterco ranks #524 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Waterco's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Waterco's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.38 is near median its 10-year median of 50.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.76 to a high of 95.49. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.79. Waterco's value of 52.38 is 35.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waterco ranks #524 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waterco has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waterco's Days Sales Outstanding compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Waterco ranks #524 out of 3041 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Waterco in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.79. Waterco's value of 52.38 is 35.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Waterco's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 40.76 to 95.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.74 vs. the industry median of 80.79, Waterco 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 80.79, based on 3,041 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. Waterco's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.38 is 35.2% 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 Waterco and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waterco's current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waterco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterco (ASX:WAT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.16, compared to a current price of A$6.00 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.74 and 35.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 80.79. Waterco's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Waterco (ASX:WAT), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.38 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 Waterco (ASX:WAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waterco stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$6.00 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.16.
GuruFocus considers Waterco to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAT:
Days Sales Outstanding: 52.38 (near median its 10-year median of 50.74)
GF Value™: A$7.16 vs. price of A$6.00 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% below the Industrial Products median (#524 of 3041)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waterco Ltd designs, manufactures, and distributes filtration and sanitisation products for swimming pools, spas, aquaculture, and water purification sectors. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial markets in various countries. Waterco operates manufacturing and R&D facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, China, and other countries. It also franchises Swimart, a pool and spa retail network in Australia and New Zealand, and is the exclusive distributor of Zane Solar Pool Heating systems. Waterco's product range includes pool equipment, water treatment systems, chemicals, and solar heating solutions. The company generates revenue predominantly through the sales of pool and spa equipment, water treatment systems, and franchising operations.
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