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DanaosDAC +0.72%79 Days Sales Outstanding is 11.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 6.07. GuruFocus rates DAC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, Danaos ranks better than 91.72% on this metric.
Danaos's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $33 Mil. Danaos's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $274 Mil.
Hence, Danaos's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Danaos's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
DAC'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.34 Med: 6.07 Max: 11.31
Current: 11.31
During the past 13 years, Danaos's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 11.31. The lowest was 2.34. And the median was 6.07.
DAC's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 91.72% of 1002
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 46.735
vs DAC: 11.31
Danaos's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (9.14) to Jun. 2026 (11.05).
Danaos (NYSE:DAC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Danaos Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Danaos Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Danaos'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.
DAC vs NMM, ZIM, SBLK: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Danaos'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.
Danaos Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Danaos's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Danaos'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.
Danaos (DAC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 11.05 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Danaos and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, Danaos' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.34 to 11.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #83 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Danaos' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Danaos' current Days Sales Outstanding of 11.05 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.34 to a high of 11.31. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.74. Danaos' value of 11.05 is 76.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Danaos ranks #83 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Danaos has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Danaos' Days Sales Outstanding compare to NMM and ZIM?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Danaos ranks #83 out of 1002 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Danaos in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.74. Danaos' value of 11.05 is 76.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Danaos' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.34 to 11.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.07 vs. the industry median of 46.74, Danaos 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 46.74, 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. Danaos's current Days Sales Outstanding of 11.05 is 76.4% 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 Danaos and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Danaos's current Days Sales Outstanding is 11.05, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Danaos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaos (DAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.49, compared to a current price of $155.26 — trading 64.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 11.05, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 6.07 and 76.4% below the Transportation industry median of 46.74. Danaos' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Danaos (DAC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 11.05 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 Danaos (DAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Danaos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $155.26 is trading 64.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.49.
GuruFocus considers Danaos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DAC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 11.05 (82% above median its 10-year median of 6.07)
GF Value™: $94.49 vs. price of $155.26 (64.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.4% below the Transportation median (#83 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Danaos Corp is an international owner of containerships. It provides international seaborne transportation services by operating vessels in the containership sector of the shipping industry. The company's customers include HMM, MSC, Yang Ming, Hapag Lloyd, ZIM, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, PIL, Sealead, Niledutch, Samudera, OSC, and Arkas. Geographically, the company operates in Australia, Asia, Europe, and America, with maximum revenue from the Australia-Asia region. It has two reporting segments: Container vessels and Drybulk vessels segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from Container vessels.
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