M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) Days Sales Outstanding: 49.19 (As of Dec. 2025) — 37% Below Median

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CHIX:SAAL M&C Saatchi PLC CHIX:SAAL
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What is M&Catchi Days Sales Outstanding?

M&Catchi CHIX:SAAL 38 Days Sales Outstanding is 49.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 77.94. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SAAL with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Media - Diversified companies, M&Catchi ranks worse than 67.96% on this metric.

M&Catchi's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £93.8 Mil. M&Catchi's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £174.0 Mil. Hence, M&Catchi's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 98.38.

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

CHIX:SAAl' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.27   Med: 77.94   Max: 140.4
Current: 92.61

During the past 13 years, M&Catchi's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 140.40. The lowest was 66.27. And the median was 77.94.

CHIX:SAAl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
67.96% of 1002 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 67.105 vs CHIX:SAAl: 92.61

M&Catchi's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Dec. 2024 (53.09) to Dec. 2025 (49.19).


M&Catchi  (CHIX:SAAl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


M&Catchi Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


M&Catchi Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M&Catchi'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.

M&Catchi Days Sales Outstanding Chart

M&Catchi Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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M&Catchi 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 42.02 49.38 53.09 53.24 49.19

CHIX:SAAL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, M&Catchi'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.


M&Catchi Days Sales Outstanding vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, M&Catchi's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M&Catchi's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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M&Catchi 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.

M&Catchi'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
=( (84.11 + 69.337) / 2 ) / 347.399*365
=76.7235 / 347.399*365
=80.61

M&Catchi'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
=( (118.243 + 69.337) / 2 ) / 173.994*365 / 2
=93.79 / 173.994*365 / 2
=98.38

* 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 49.19 mean?
M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 49.19 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on M&Catchi and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 77.94. Over the past decade, M&Catchi's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 66.27 to 140.40. According to the industry distribution chart, M&Catchi ranks #681 out of 1002 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is M&Catchi's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
M&Catchi's current Days Sales Outstanding of 49.19 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 77.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.27 to a high of 140.40. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 67.11. M&Catchi's value of 49.19 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&Catchi ranks #681 out of 1002 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, M&Catchi has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Catchi's Days Sales Outstanding compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, M&Catchi ranks #681 out of 1002 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places M&Catchi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 67.11. M&Catchi's value of 49.19 is 26.7% below this benchmark. Historically, M&Catchi's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 66.27 to 140.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.94 vs. the industry median of 67.11, M&Catchi 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 67.11, 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. M&Catchi's current Days Sales Outstanding of 49.19 is 26.7% 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 M&Catchi and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 67.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&Catchi's current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.19, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 77.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Catchi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.01, compared to a current price of £1.45 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.19, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 77.94 and 26.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 67.11. M&Catchi's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.19 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 M&Catchi (CHIX:SAAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Catchi stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.45 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.01. GuruFocus considers M&Catchi to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SAAL:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 49.19 (37% below median its 10-year median of 77.94)
  • GF Value™: £1.01 vs. price of £1.45 (43.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#681 of 1002)

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


M&Catchi Business Description

Other Exchanges SAA:UKIZH:Germany
Address 36 Golden Square, London, GBR, W1F 9EE
M&C Saatchi PLC is an advertising and marketing group. The group operated under two segments: Advertising and High Growth Specialisms, excluding Group Central Costs. The group's business has its presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Australia, and the Americas. It derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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