Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) Days Sales Outstanding: 63.85 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Above Median

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CHIX:FSJL Fisher (James) & Sons PLC CHIX:FSJL
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Price £4.34
GF Value £2.58
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What is Fisher (James) & Sons Days Sales Outstanding?

Fisher (James) & Sons CHIX:FSJL +0.46% 60 Days Sales Outstanding is 63.85 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 54.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FSJL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks worse than 64.87% on this metric.

Fisher (James) & Sons's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £70.9 Mil. Fisher (James) & Sons's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £202.5 Mil. Hence, Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 63.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:FSJl' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.88   Med: 54.09   Max: 66.51
Current: 59.38

During the past 13 years, Fisher (James) & Sons's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 66.51. The lowest was 44.88. And the median was 54.09.

CHIX:FSJl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
64.87% of 1002 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 46.765 vs CHIX:FSJl: 59.38

Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Dec. 2024 (70.02) to Dec. 2025 (63.85).


Fisher (James) & Sons  (CHIX:FSJl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Fisher (James) & Sons Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Fisher (James) & Sons Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fisher (James) & Sons'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.

Fisher (James) & Sons Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Fisher (James) & Sons Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Fisher (James) & Sons Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 83.81 73.04 70.02 69.57 63.85

Fisher (James) & Sons Days Sales Outstanding Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Fisher (James) & Sons'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.


Fisher (James) & Sons Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Fisher (James) & Sons 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.

Fisher (James) & Sons'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
=( (50.8 + 46.2) / 2 ) / 394.4*365
=48.5 / 394.4*365
=44.88

Fisher (James) & Sons's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (95.5 + 46.2) / 2 ) / 202.5*365 / 2
=70.85 / 202.5*365 / 2
=63.85

* 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 63.85 mean?
Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 63.85 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Fisher (James) & Sons and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 54.09. Over the past decade, Fisher (James) & Sons' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 44.88 to 66.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #650 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Fisher (James) & Sons' current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.85 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 54.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.88 to a high of 66.51. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.77. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 63.85 is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #650 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fisher (James) & Sons has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fisher (James) & Sons' Days Sales Outstanding compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Fisher (James) & Sons ranks #650 out of 1002 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Fisher (James) & Sons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.77. Fisher (James) & Sons' value of 63.85 is 36.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Fisher (James) & Sons' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 44.88 to 66.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.09 vs. the industry median of 46.77, Fisher (James) & Sons 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 46.77, based on 1,002 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. Fisher (James) & Sons's current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.85 is 36.5% 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 Fisher (James) & Sons and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fisher (James) & Sons's current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.85, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 54.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fisher (James) & Sons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.58, compared to a current price of £4.34 — trading 68.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.85, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 54.09 and 36.5% above the Transportation industry median of 46.77. Fisher (James) & Sons' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.85 as of Dec. 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 Fisher (James) & Sons (CHIX:FSJL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fisher (James) & Sons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.34 is trading 68.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.58. GuruFocus considers Fisher (James) & Sons to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FSJL:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 63.85 (18% above median its 10-year median of 54.09)
  • GF Value™: £2.58 vs. price of £4.34 (68.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.5% above the Transportation median (#650 of 1002)

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


Fisher (James) & Sons Business Description

Other Exchanges FSJ:UK
Address Michaelson Road, Fisher House, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, GBR, LA14 1HR
Fisher (James) & Sons PLC operates in the following segments: Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. A majority of its revenue is derived from the Energy segment, which provides services to the energy and renewables markets, including compressor services in Oil and Gas markets and bubble curtains for offshore wind, inspection, repair and maintenance, commissioning, cable and blade maintenance, and support in Renewables and Subsea and Decommissioning services. The Maritime Transport comprises the Tankship business, Cattedown Wharves, and Fendercare, and the Defence segment provides submarine rescue, defence diving, special forces vehicles, submarine platforms, and commercial diving and hyperbaric systems. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Middle East, Africa and Americas.
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