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Cathay Pacific AirwaysCPCAF 81 Days Sales Outstanding is 14.32 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 21.21. GuruFocus rates CPCAF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Transportation companies, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks better than 88.08% on this metric.
Cathay Pacific Airways (OTCPK:CPCAF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Cathay Pacific Airways Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Pacific Airways's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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Cathay Pacific Airways Days Sales Outstanding Chart
CPCAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cathay Pacific Airways's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Pacific Airways's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Cathay Pacific Airways 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.
* 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 14.32 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 21.21. Over the past decade, Cathay Pacific Airways' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.54 to 46.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #119 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Cathay Pacific Airways' current Days Sales Outstanding of 14.32 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 21.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.54 to a high of 46.75. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.05. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 14.32 is 69.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #119 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Pacific Airways has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Pacific Airways' Days Sales Outstanding compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #119 out of 998 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Cathay Pacific Airways in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.05. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 14.32 is 69.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Pacific Airways' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.54 to 46.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.21 vs. the industry median of 47.05, Cathay Pacific Airways 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 47.05, based on 998 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. Cathay Pacific Airways's current Days Sales Outstanding of 14.32 is 69.6% 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 Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Pacific Airways's current Days Sales Outstanding is 14.32, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 21.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $1.65 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 14.32, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 21.21 and 69.6% below the Transportation industry median of 47.05. Cathay Pacific Airways' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 14.32 as of Jun. 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.65 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Pacific Airways to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CPCAF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 14.32 (32% below median its 10-year median of 21.21)
GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $1.65 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.6% below the Transportation median (#119 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPCAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's largest airline group, operating a fleet of 237 aircraft as of December 2025 and serving over 100 destinations globally. As of March 2026, its largest shareholders remain Swire Pacific and Air China, with stakes of 45% and 29%, respectively. The group operates the full-service carrier Cathay Pacific, low-cost carrier HK Express, and cargo operator Air Hong Kong.
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