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FutureCHIX:FUTRL +2.21%57 Days Sales Outstanding is 29.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 39.06. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FUTRL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Media - Diversified companies, Future ranks better than 85.29% on this metric.
Future's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £56.6 Mil. Future's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £349.1 Mil.
Hence, Future's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Future's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FUTRl'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.48 Med: 39.06 Max: 59.7
Current: 29.48
During the past 13 years, Future's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 59.70. The lowest was 29.48. And the median was 39.06.
CHIX:FUTRl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 85.29% of 999
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 66.92
vs CHIX:FUTRl: 29.48
Future's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (30.12) to Mar. 2026 (29.56).
Future (CHIX:FUTRl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Future Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Future Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Future'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:FUTRL vs NYT, WLY: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Future'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.
Future Days Sales Outstanding vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Future's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Future'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.
Future (CHIX:FUTRL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 29.56 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Future and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 39.06. Over the past decade, Future's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 29.48 to 59.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Future ranks #147 out of 999 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Future's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Future's current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.56 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 39.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.48 to a high of 59.70. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.92. Future's value of 29.56 is 55.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future ranks #147 out of 999 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Future has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Future ranks #147 out of 999 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Future in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.92. Future's value of 29.56 is 55.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Future's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 29.48 to 59.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.06 vs. the industry median of 66.92, Future 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Media - Diversified companies is 66.92, based on 999 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. Future's current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.56 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 Future and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future's current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.56, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 39.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future (CHIX:FUTRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.08, compared to a current price of £2.91 — trading 63.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.56, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 39.06 and 55.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 66.92. Future's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Future (CHIX:FUTRL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.56 as of Mar. 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 Future (CHIX:FUTRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.91 is trading 63.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.08.
GuruFocus considers Future to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FUTRL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 29.56 (24% below median its 10-year median of 39.06)
GF Value™: £8.08 vs. price of £2.91 (63.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#147 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FUTRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Future PLC is a platform for specialist media underpinned by proprietary technology and enabled by data, with diversified revenue streams. It focuses on various areas which include technology, games, films, music, and photography under brands such as Louder, Tom's Guide, PC Gamer, Digital Camera World, Marie Claire, and others. The company functions through the following divisions; the Media division which generates maximum revenue includes income from digital advertising, affiliate revenue for products, rewards, price comparison and events; and the Magazine division includes revenue associated with digital or printed magazines or bookazines from advertising, to subscriptions, to newstrade. Its reportable segments include the United Kingdom which derives key revenue, and the United States.
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