Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) Days Sales Outstanding: 85.05 (As of Jun. 2026) — 16% Below Median

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BSP:CTKA3 Karsten SA BSP:CTKA3
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What is Karsten Days Sales Outstanding?

Karsten BSP:CTKA3 64 Days Sales Outstanding is 85.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 101.77. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTKA3 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R$35.36. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Karsten ranks worse than 79.19% on this metric.

Karsten's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$186.9 Mil. Karsten's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$200.5 Mil. Hence, Karsten's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 85.05.

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

BSP:CTKA3' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89.57   Med: 101.77   Max: 122.21
Current: 89.57

During the past 13 years, Karsten's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 122.21. The lowest was 89.57. And the median was 101.77.

BSP:CTKA3's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
79.19% of 1038 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 52.2 vs BSP:CTKA3: 89.57

Karsten's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Jun. 2025 (87.02) to Jun. 2026 (85.05).


Karsten  (BSP:CTKA3) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Karsten Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Karsten Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karsten'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.

Karsten Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Karsten Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Karsten Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 87.02 88.52 79.89 110.32 85.05

Karsten Days Sales Outstanding Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Karsten'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.


Karsten Days Sales Outstanding vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karsten's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Karsten 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.

Karsten's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (198.362 + 204.677) / 2 ) / 758.322*365
=201.5195 / 758.322*365
=97.00

Karsten's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (176.131 + 197.629) / 2 ) / 200.514*365 / 4
=186.88 / 200.514*365 / 4
=85.05

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 85.05 mean?
Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 85.05 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Karsten and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 101.77. Over the past decade, Karsten's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 89.57 to 122.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #822 out of 1038 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Karsten's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Karsten's current Days Sales Outstanding of 85.05 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 101.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.57 to a high of 122.21. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.20. Karsten's value of 85.05 is 62.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karsten ranks #822 out of 1038 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Karsten has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karsten's Days Sales Outstanding compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Karsten ranks #822 out of 1038 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Karsten in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.20. Karsten's value of 85.05 is 62.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Karsten's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 89.57 to 122.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 101.77 vs. the industry median of 52.20, Karsten 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 52.20, based on 1,038 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. Karsten's current Days Sales Outstanding of 85.05 is 62.9% 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 Karsten and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karsten's current Days Sales Outstanding is 85.05, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 101.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karsten stock overvalued right now?
Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 85.05. The stock's GF Value™ is R$35.36, compared to a current price of R$40.01 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 85.05, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 101.77 and 62.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 52.20. Karsten's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 85.05 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 Karsten (BSP:CTKA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsten stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$40.01 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$35.36.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CTKA3:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 85.05 (16% below median its 10-year median of 101.77)
  • GF Value™: R$35.36 vs. price of R$40.01 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#822 of 1038)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTKA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karsten Business Description

Other Exchanges CTKA4:Brazil
Address R Johann Karsten, 260, Testo Jump, Blumenau, SC, BRA, 89074700
Karsten SA is a textile manufacturer and sells textile products in Brazil. It divides its business into five segments: decoration, embroidery, table, bath and bed. It produces table linens, curtains, towels, and other decorative home furnishings.
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