Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Days Sales Outstanding: 5.81 (As of Feb. 2026) — 16% Above Median

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CHIX:VTUL Vertu Motors PLC CHIX:VTUL
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What is Vertu Motors Days Sales Outstanding?

Vertu Motors CHIX:VTUL -1.65% 35 Days Sales Outstanding is 5.81 as of Feb. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 4.99. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VTUL with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Vehicles & Parts companies, Vertu Motors ranks better than 96.9% on this metric.

Vertu Motors's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £74 Mil. Vertu Motors's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £2,324 Mil. Hence, Vertu Motors's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.81.

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

CHIX:VTUl' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.15   Med: 4.99   Max: 6.63
Current: 5.57

During the past 13 years, Vertu Motors's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 6.63. The lowest was 4.15. And the median was 4.99.

CHIX:VTUl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
96.9% of 1322 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 60.945 vs CHIX:VTUl: 5.57

Vertu Motors's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Feb. 2025 (6.43) to Feb. 2026 (5.81).


Vertu Motors  (CHIX:VTUl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Vertu Motors Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Vertu Motors Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertu Motors'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.

Vertu Motors Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Vertu Motors Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Sales Outstanding
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Vertu Motors Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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CHIX:VTUL vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Vertu Motors'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.


Vertu Motors Days Sales Outstanding vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vertu Motors's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vertu Motors 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.

Vertu Motors's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (73.196 + 54.067) / 2 ) / 4833.796*365
=63.6315 / 4833.796*365
=4.80

Vertu Motors's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Aug. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (93.88 + 54.067) / 2 ) / 2323.769*365 / 2
=73.9735 / 2323.769*365 / 2
=5.81

* 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 5.81 mean?
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 5.81 as of Feb. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 4.99. Over the past decade, Vertu Motors' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 4.15 to 6.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #41 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Vertu Motors' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Vertu Motors' current Days Sales Outstanding of 5.81 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 6.63. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.95. Vertu Motors' value of 5.81 is 90.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #41 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' Days Sales Outstanding compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Vertu Motors ranks #41 out of 1322 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Vertu Motors in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.95. Vertu Motors' value of 5.81 is 90.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vertu Motors' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 4.15 to 6.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.99 vs. the industry median of 60.95, Vertu Motors 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Vehicles & Parts companies is 60.95, based on 1,322 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. Vertu Motors's current Days Sales Outstanding of 5.81 is 90.5% 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 Vertu Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertu Motors's current Days Sales Outstanding is 5.81, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 4.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.83 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 5.81, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.99 and 90.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 60.95. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 9 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 5.81 as of Feb. 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.83 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72. GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VTUL:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 5.81 (16% above median its 10-year median of 4.99)
  • GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.83 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#41 of 1322)

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


Vertu Motors Business Description

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Address Vertu House, 5th Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, GBR, NE11 0XA
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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