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PorvairCHIX:PRVL +0.83%96 Days Sales Outstanding is 57.50 as of May. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 51.28. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PRVL with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Porvair ranks better than 71.73% on this metric.
Porvair's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was £33.5 Mil. Porvair's Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was £106.2 Mil.
Hence, Porvair's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in May. 2026 was 57.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Porvair's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PRVl'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.78 Med: 51.28 Max: 59.56
Current: 59.56
During the past 13 years, Porvair's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 59.56. The lowest was 43.78. And the median was 51.28.
CHIX:PRVl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 71.73% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 80.945
vs CHIX:PRVl: 59.56
Porvair's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from May. 2025 (55.76) to May. 2026 (57.50).
Porvair (CHIX:PRVl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Porvair Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Porvair Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Porvair'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:PRVL vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Porvair'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.
Porvair Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Porvair's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Porvair'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.
Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 57.50 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Porvair and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 51.28. Over the past decade, Porvair's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.78 to 59.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #857 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Porvair's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Porvair's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.50 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 51.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.78 to a high of 59.56. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.95. Porvair's value of 57.50 is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Porvair ranks #857 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Porvair has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Porvair's Days Sales Outstanding compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #857 out of 3032 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Porvair in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.95. Porvair's value of 57.50 is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, Porvair's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.78 to 59.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.28 vs. the industry median of 80.95, Porvair 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 80.95, based on 3,032 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. Porvair's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.50 is 29% 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 Porvair and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porvair's current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.50, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 51.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porvair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.72, compared to a current price of £8.54 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.50, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 51.28 and 29% below the Industrial Products industry median of 80.95. Porvair's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 5 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.50 as of May. 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £8.54 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.72.
GuruFocus considers Porvair to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PRVL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 57.50 (12% above median its 10-year median of 51.28)
GF Value™: £7.72 vs. price of £8.54 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Industrial Products median (#857 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PRVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Porvair PLC is an environmental treatment control company. It develops filtration solutions to be used by various types of industries. The company caters to its clients through three divisions: Aerospace and Industrial, Laboratory, and Metal Melt Quality. The Aerospace and Industrial Division is a key revenue generator, principally serving the aviation, energy, and industrial markets. Laboratory Division principally serving the bioscience and environmental laboratory instrument and consumables market. Metal Melt Quality Division principally serves the world aluminium, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), iron foundry, and superalloys markets. The company generates the majority of its manufacturing revenue from sales in the United States.
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