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BefesaCHIX:BFSAD 68 Days Sales Outstanding is 32.53 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 29.53. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BFSAD with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Befesa ranks better than 89.79% on this metric.
Befesa's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €108 Mil. Befesa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €304 Mil.
Hence, Befesa's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Befesa's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BFSAd'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.02 Med: 29.53 Max: 45.47
Current: 30.05
During the past 13 years, Befesa's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 45.47. The lowest was 25.02. And the median was 29.53.
CHIX:BFSAd's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 89.79% of 235
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 73.56
vs CHIX:BFSAd: 30.05
Befesa's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (31.63) to Jun. 2026 (32.53).
Befesa (CHIX:BFSAd) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Befesa Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Befesa Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Befesa'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:BFSAD vs WM, RSG, WCN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Befesa'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.
Befesa Days Sales Outstanding vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Befesa's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Befesa'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.
Befesa (CHIX:BFSAD) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 32.53 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Befesa and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 29.53. Over the past decade, Befesa's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.02 to 45.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #24 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Befesa's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Befesa's current Days Sales Outstanding of 32.53 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 29.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.02 to a high of 45.47. The Waste Management industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.56. Befesa's value of 32.53 is 55.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Befesa ranks #24 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Befesa has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befesa's Days Sales Outstanding compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Befesa ranks #24 out of 235 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Befesa in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.56. Befesa's value of 32.53 is 55.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Befesa's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.02 to 45.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.53 vs. the industry median of 73.56, Befesa 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 Waste Management company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Waste Management companies is 73.56, based on 235 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. Befesa's current Days Sales Outstanding of 32.53 is 55.8% 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 Befesa and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Befesa's current Days Sales Outstanding is 32.53, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 29.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befesa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa (CHIX:BFSAD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.91, compared to a current price of €36.08 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 32.53, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 29.53 and 55.8% below the Waste Management industry median of 73.56. Befesa's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Befesa (CHIX:BFSAD), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 32.53 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 Befesa (CHIX:BFSAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.08 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.91.
GuruFocus considers Befesa to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BFSAD:
Days Sales Outstanding: 32.53 (10% above median its 10-year median of 29.53)
GF Value™: €32.91 vs. price of €36.08 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% below the Waste Management median (#24 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BFSAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Befesa SA provides sustainable services for the recycling of hazardous residues from the Steel & Aluminium industry. It operates in two business segments: Steel dust recycling services & Aluminum salt slags recycling services. In the Steel Dust Recycling segment, the company collects & recycles steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. The Aluminum Salt Slags recycling services are divided into salt slags & secondary aluminum segments. Its secondary aluminum operations include the collection and recycling of aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Spain, and also has a presence in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other countries.
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