Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R) Days Sales Outstanding: 23.04 (As of Sep. 2015) — 653% Above Median

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What is Bangkok Expressway Days Sales Outstanding?

Bangkok Expressway BKK:BECL-R Days Sales Outstanding is 23.04 as of Sep. 2015, which is 653% above its 10-year median of 3.06. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Bangkok Expressway's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was ฿561.25 Mil. Bangkok Expressway's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was ฿2,222.92 Mil. Hence, Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Sep. 2015 was 23.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:BECL-R' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46   Med: 3.06   Max: 21.88
Current: 21.88

During the past 12 years, Bangkok Expressway's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 21.88. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 3.06.

BKK:BECL-R's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 76.1 vs BKK:BECL-R: 21.88

Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Sep. 2014 (0.00) to Sep. 2015 (23.04).


Bangkok Expressway  (BKK:BECL-R) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Bangkok Expressway Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Bangkok Expressway Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:

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* 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.

Bangkok Expressway Days Sales Outstanding Chart

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BKK:BECL-R vs GVA, PRIM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bangkok Expressway'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.


Bangkok Expressway Days Sales Outstanding vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.



Bangkok Expressway 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2014 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2014 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2013 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2014 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2014 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 0) / 1 ) / 8485.018*365
=0 / 8485.018*365
=0.00

Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2015 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Sep. 2015 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2015 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2015 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2015 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 561.25) / 1 ) / 2222.918*365 / 4
=561.25 / 2222.918*365 / 4
=23.04

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 23.04 mean?
Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 23.04 as of Sep. 2015. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Bangkok Expressway and its competitors. This is 653% above median its historical median of 3.06. Over the past decade, Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.46 to 21.88.
Is Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Bangkok Expressway's current Days Sales Outstanding of 23.04 is 653% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 21.88. The Construction industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 76.10. Bangkok Expressway's value of 23.04 is 69.7% below this industry median.
How does Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding compare to GVA and PRIM?
Bangkok Expressway's Days Sales Outstanding of 23.04 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 76.10. Bangkok Expressway's value of 23.04 is 69.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Bangkok Expressway's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.46 to 21.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 76.10, Bangkok Expressway 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 a Construction company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Construction companies is 76.10, based on 1,759 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. Bangkok Expressway's current Days Sales Outstanding of 23.04 is 69.7% 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 Bangkok Expressway and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 76.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangkok Expressway's current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.04, which is 653% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangkok Expressway stock overvalued right now?
Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 23.04. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.04, which is 653% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 69.7% below the Construction industry median of 76.10. 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 Bangkok Expressway (BKK:BECL-R), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 23.04 as of Sep. 2015. 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.

Bangkok Expressway Business Description

Bangkok Expressway Public Company Limited engages in the design, construction, management, and operation of expressways in Thailand. The Company is engaged in the construction and management of Si Rat Expressway (Second Stage Expressway Project) and other extensions, including related businesses under the Second Stage Expressway agreement with the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT); and the Udon Ratthaya Expressway under the Bang Pa-in-Pak Kret Expressway agreement entered into between EXAT and the Company.