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Contax ParticipacoesBSP:CTAX3 42 Days Sales Outstanding is 62.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 71.19. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTAX3 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of R$4.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,062 Business Services companies, Contax Participacoes ranks worse than 50.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Contax Participacoes's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CTAX3'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.78 Med: 71.19 Max: 151.29
Current: 57.74
During the past 13 years, Contax Participacoes's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 151.29. The lowest was 49.78. And the median was 71.19.
BSP:CTAX3's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 50.85% of 1062
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 57.12
vs BSP:CTAX3: 57.74
Contax Participacoes's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (44.51) to Mar. 2026 (62.45).
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Contax Participacoes Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Contax Participacoes Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Contax Participacoes'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.
BSP:CTAX3 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Contax Participacoes'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.
Contax Participacoes Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Contax Participacoes's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contax Participacoes's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Contax Participacoes 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.
Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 62.45 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Contax Participacoes and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 71.19. Over the past decade, Contax Participacoes' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 49.78 to 151.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #540 out of 1062 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Contax Participacoes' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Contax Participacoes' current Days Sales Outstanding of 62.45 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 71.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.78 to a high of 151.29. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.12. Contax Participacoes' value of 62.45 is 9.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #540 out of 1062 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Contax Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contax Participacoes' Days Sales Outstanding compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Contax Participacoes ranks #540 out of 1062 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Contax Participacoes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.12. Contax Participacoes' value of 62.45 is 9.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Contax Participacoes' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 49.78 to 151.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.19 vs. the industry median of 57.12, Contax Participacoes 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 57.12, based on 1,062 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. Contax Participacoes's current Days Sales Outstanding of 62.45 is 9.3% 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 Contax Participacoes and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contax Participacoes's current Days Sales Outstanding is 62.45, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 71.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contax Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.83, compared to a current price of R$1.35 — trading 72% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 62.45, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 71.19 and 9.3% above the Business Services industry median of 57.12. Contax Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 62.45 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 Contax Participacoes (BSP:CTAX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contax Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$1.35 is trading 72% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.83.
GuruFocus considers Contax Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CTAX3:
Days Sales Outstanding: 62.45 (12% below median its 10-year median of 71.19)
GF Value™: R$4.83 vs. price of R$1.35 (72% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% above the Business Services median (#540 of 1062)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTAX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contax Participacoes SA formerly, ATMA Participacoes SA is engaged in Industrial Maintenance and Facilities, (ii) Customer Service (contact center and trade marketing) and (iii) Information Technology.
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