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Saul CentersBFS +0.51%78 Days Sales Outstanding is 71.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 85.75. GuruFocus rates BFS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 REITs companies, Saul Centers ranks worse than 81.09% on this metric.
Saul Centers's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $61.0 Mil. Saul Centers's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $78.3 Mil.
Hence, Saul Centers's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saul Centers's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
BFS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.06 Med: 85.75 Max: 95
Current: 70.06
During the past 13 years, Saul Centers's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 95.00. The lowest was 70.06. And the median was 85.75.
BFS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 81.09% of 661
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 22.88
vs BFS: 70.06
Saul Centers's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (64.53) to Mar. 2026 (71.16).
Saul Centers (NYSE:BFS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Saul Centers Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Saul Centers Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saul Centers'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.
BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers Days Sales Outstanding vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers (BFS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 71.16 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Saul Centers and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 85.75. Over the past decade, Saul Centers' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 70.06 to 95.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #536 out of 661 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Saul Centers' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Saul Centers' current Days Sales Outstanding of 71.16 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 85.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.06 to a high of 95.00. The REITs industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 22.88. Saul Centers' value of 71.16 is 211% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #536 out of 661 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' Days Sales Outstanding compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #536 out of 661 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Saul Centers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 22.88. Saul Centers' value of 71.16 is 211% above this benchmark. Historically, Saul Centers' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 70.06 to 95.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.75 vs. the industry median of 22.88, Saul Centers 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 REITs company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among REITs companies is 22.88, based on 661 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. Saul Centers's current Days Sales Outstanding of 71.16 is 211% 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 Saul Centers and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 22.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saul Centers's current Days Sales Outstanding is 71.16, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 85.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.29, compared to a current price of $33.80 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 71.16, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 85.75 and 211% above the REITs industry median of 22.88. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 71.16 as of Mar. 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.80 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.29.
GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BFS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 71.16 (17% below median its 10-year median of 85.75)
GF Value™: $42.29 vs. price of $33.80 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 211% above the REITs median (#536 of 661)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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