Vp (CHIX:VPL) Days Sales Outstanding: 71.36 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:VPL Vp PLC CHIX:VPL
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Price £4.82
GF Value £5.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vp Days Sales Outstanding?

Vp CHIX:VPL 59 Days Sales Outstanding is 71.36 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 65.56. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VPL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,062 Business Services companies, Vp ranks worse than 61.49% on this metric.

Vp's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £66.4 Mil. Vp's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £169.9 Mil. Hence, Vp's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 71.36.

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

CHIX:VPl' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.23   Med: 65.56   Max: 79.12
Current: 66.73

During the past 13 years, Vp's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 79.12. The lowest was 60.23. And the median was 65.56.

CHIX:VPl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
61.49% of 1062 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 56.815 vs CHIX:VPl: 66.73

Vp's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Mar. 2025 (69.61) to Mar. 2026 (71.36).


Vp  (CHIX:VPl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Vp Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Vp Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vp'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.

Vp Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Vp Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Sales Outstanding
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Vp Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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CHIX:VPL vs URI, SUNB, AER: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Vp'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.


Vp Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vp's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vp 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.

Vp's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (63.632 + 59.597) / 2 ) / 358.275*365
=61.6145 / 358.275*365
=62.77

Vp's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (73.285 + 59.597) / 2 ) / 169.916*365 / 2
=66.441 / 169.916*365 / 2
=71.36

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 71.36 mean?
Vp (CHIX:VPL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 71.36 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Vp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.56. Over the past decade, Vp's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 60.23 to 79.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Vp ranks #653 out of 1062 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Vp's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Vp's current Days Sales Outstanding of 71.36 is near median its 10-year median of 65.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.23 to a high of 79.12. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.82. Vp's value of 71.36 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vp ranks #653 out of 1062 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vp's Days Sales Outstanding compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vp ranks #653 out of 1062 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Vp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.82. Vp's value of 71.36 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Vp's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 60.23 to 79.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.56 vs. the industry median of 56.82, Vp 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 56.82, based on 1,062 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. Vp's current Days Sales Outstanding of 71.36 is 25.6% 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 Vp and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vp's current Days Sales Outstanding is 71.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vp (CHIX:VPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.41, compared to a current price of £4.82 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 71.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.56 and 25.6% above the Business Services industry median of 56.82. Vp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Vp (CHIX:VPL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 71.36 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 Vp (CHIX:VPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.82 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.41. GuruFocus considers Vp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VPL:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 71.36 (near median its 10-year median of 65.56)
  • GF Value™: £5.41 vs. price of £4.82 (10.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.6% above the Business Services median (#653 of 1062)

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


Vp Business Description

Other Exchanges VP.:UK
Address Otley Road, Central House, Beckwith Knowle, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, GBR, HG3 1UD
Vp PLC provides the rental and sale of equipment and related services. The company operates under the divisions such as UK Forks, Groundforce, Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services, Hire Station, Torrent Trackside, TPA, and TR Group. It serves infrastructure, construction, housebuilding, and energy. The company's reportable segments are the two units, the United Kingdom which is the key revenue driver, and International.
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