Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Days Sales Outstanding: 40.80 (As of Nov. 2025) — 29% Above Median

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CHIX:FDEVL Frontier Developments PLC CHIX:FDEVL
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What is Frontier Developments Days Sales Outstanding?

Frontier Developments CHIX:FDEVL +0.82% 48 Days Sales Outstanding is 40.80 as of Nov. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 31.66. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FDEVL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 540 Interactive Media companies, Frontier Developments ranks worse than 60% on this metric.

Frontier Developments's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £13.3 Mil. Frontier Developments's Revenue for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £59.6 Mil. Hence, Frontier Developments's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was 40.80.

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

CHIX:FDEVl' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.37   Med: 31.66   Max: 54.2
Current: 53.59

During the past 13 years, Frontier Developments's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 54.20. The lowest was 14.37. And the median was 31.66.

CHIX:FDEVl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
60% of 540 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 46.565 vs CHIX:FDEVl: 53.59

Frontier Developments's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Nov. 2024 (55.61) to Nov. 2025 (40.80).


Frontier Developments  (CHIX:FDEVl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Frontier Developments Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Frontier Developments Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Developments'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.

Frontier Developments Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Frontier Developments Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Frontier Developments Semi-Annual Data
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CHIX:FDEVL vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Frontier Developments'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.


Frontier Developments Days Sales Outstanding vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Frontier Developments's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Frontier Developments 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.

Frontier Developments's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: May. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: May. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: May. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: May. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (10.136 + 5.753) / 2 ) / 90.6*365
=7.9445 / 90.6*365
=32.01

Frontier Developments's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: May. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Nov. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Nov. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (5.753 + 20.906) / 2 ) / 59.629*365 / 2
=13.3295 / 59.629*365 / 2
=40.80

* 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 40.80 mean?
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.80 as of Nov. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 31.66. Over the past decade, Frontier Developments' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.37 to 54.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #324 out of 540 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Frontier Developments' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Frontier Developments' current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.80 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 31.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.37 to a high of 54.20. The Interactive Media industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.57. Frontier Developments' value of 40.80 is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #324 out of 540 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Days Sales Outstanding compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #324 out of 540 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Frontier Developments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.57. Frontier Developments' value of 40.80 is 12.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Developments' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.37 to 54.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.66 vs. the industry median of 46.57, Frontier Developments 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Interactive Media companies is 46.57, based on 540 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. Frontier Developments's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.80 is 12.4% 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 Frontier Developments and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Developments's current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.80, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 31.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £4.31 — trading 53.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.80, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 31.66 and 12.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 46.57. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.80 as of Nov. 2025. 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.31 is trading 53.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81. GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 40.80 (29% above median its 10-year median of 31.66)
  • GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £4.31 (53.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.4% below the Interactive Media median (#324 of 540)

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


Frontier Developments Business Description

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Address Milton Road, 26 Science Park, Cambridge, GBR, CB4 0FP
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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