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California NanotechnologiesCANOF +0.52%39 Days Sales Outstanding is 66.10 as of May. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 39.52. GuruFocus rates CANOF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 39/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $0.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, California Nanotechnologies ranks worse than 67.62% on this metric.
* 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.
California Nanotechnologies Days Sales Outstanding Chart
CANOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies'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.
California Nanotechnologies Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, California Nanotechnologies's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Nanotechnologies's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
California Nanotechnologies 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.
California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 66.10 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 39.52. Over the past decade, California Nanotechnologies' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.80 to 121.84. According to the industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #1069 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is California Nanotechnologies' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current Days Sales Outstanding of 66.10 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 39.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.80 to a high of 121.84. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.58. California Nanotechnologies' value of 66.10 is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #1069 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' Days Sales Outstanding compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #1069 out of 1581 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places California Nanotechnologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.58. California Nanotechnologies' value of 66.10 is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, California Nanotechnologies' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.80 to 121.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.52 vs. the industry median of 64.58, California Nanotechnologies 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Chemicals companies is 64.58, based on 1,581 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. California Nanotechnologies's current Days Sales Outstanding of 66.10 is 2.4% 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 California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Nanotechnologies's current Days Sales Outstanding is 66.10, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 39.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.22, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 66.10, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 39.52 and 2.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 64.58. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 California Nanotechnologies (CANOF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 66.10 as of May. 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 California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.22.
GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CANOF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 66.10 (67% above median its 10-year median of 39.52)
GF Value™: $0.22 vs. price of $0.22 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Chemicals median (#1069 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CANOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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