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Alfa Laval ABCHIX:ALFAS 93 Days Sales Outstanding is 57.41 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 56.74. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of kr484.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,025 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks better than 76.66% on this metric.
Alfa Laval AB's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr11,398 Mil. Alfa Laval AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr18,117 Mil.
Hence, Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 57.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ALFAs'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 52.93 Med: 56.74 Max: 60.83
Current: 55.57
During the past 13 years, Alfa Laval AB's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 60.83. The lowest was 52.93. And the median was 56.74.
CHIX:ALFAs's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 76.66% of 3025
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 81.06
vs CHIX:ALFAs: 55.57
Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (55.87) to Jun. 2026 (57.41).
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAs) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Alfa Laval AB Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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.
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 57.41 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.74. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 52.93 to 60.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #706 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.41 is near median its 10-year median of 56.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.93 to a high of 60.83. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.06. Alfa Laval AB's value of 57.41 is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #706 out of 3025 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Days Sales Outstanding compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #706 out of 3025 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Alfa Laval AB in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.06. Alfa Laval AB's value of 57.41 is 29.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 52.93 to 60.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.74 vs. the industry median of 81.06, Alfa Laval AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 81.06, based on 3,025 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.41 is 29.2% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr484.07, compared to a current price of kr572.70 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.74 and 29.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 81.06. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.41 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr572.70 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr484.07.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 57.41 (near median its 10-year median of 56.74)
GF Value™: kr484.07 vs. price of kr572.70 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% below the Industrial Products median (#706 of 3025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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