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BAE SystemsBAESF +0.47%82 Days Sales Outstanding is 33.99 as of Jun. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 26.52. GuruFocus rates BAESF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Aerospace & Defense companies, BAE Systems ranks better than 79.49% on this metric.
BAE Systems's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,630 Mil. BAE Systems's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $19,487 Mil.
Hence, BAE Systems's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 33.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for BAE Systems's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
BAESF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.71 Med: 26.52 Max: 51.91
Current: 35.58
During the past 13 years, BAE Systems's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 51.91. The lowest was 17.71. And the median was 26.52.
BAESF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 79.49% of 351
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 63.92
vs BAESF: 35.58
BAE Systems's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (29.72) to Jun. 2026 (33.99).
BAE Systems (OTCPK:BAESF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
BAE Systems Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
BAE Systems Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BAE Systems'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.
BAESF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BAE Systems'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.
BAE Systems Days Sales Outstanding vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BAE Systems's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAE Systems'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.
BAE Systems (BAESF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 33.99 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 26.52. Over the past decade, BAE Systems' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 17.71 to 51.91. According to the industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #72 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is BAE Systems' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
BAE Systems' current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.99 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 26.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.71 to a high of 51.91. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.92. BAE Systems' value of 33.99 is 46.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #72 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Days Sales Outstanding compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #72 out of 351 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places BAE Systems in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.92. BAE Systems' value of 33.99 is 46.8% below this benchmark. Historically, BAE Systems' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 17.71 to 51.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.52 vs. the industry median of 63.92, BAE Systems 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Aerospace & Defense companies is 63.92, based on 351 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. BAE Systems's current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.99 is 46.8% 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BAE Systems's current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.99, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 26.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.68, compared to a current price of $26.16 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.99, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 26.52 and 46.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 63.92. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 BAE Systems (BAESF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.99 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 BAE Systems (BAESF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.16 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.68.
GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAESF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 33.99 (28% above median its 10-year median of 26.52)
GF Value™: $24.68 vs. price of $26.16 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#72 of 351)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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