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Daido Steel CoDAIDF +26.24%75 Days Sales Outstanding is 102.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 93.06. GuruFocus rates DAIDF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.18. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Steel companies, Daido Steel Co ranks worse than 86.28% on this metric.
Daido Steel Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,042 Mil. Daido Steel Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $932 Mil.
Hence, Daido Steel Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 102.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daido Steel Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
DAIDF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 80.6 Med: 93.06 Max: 103.35
Current: 97.09
During the past 13 years, Daido Steel Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 103.35. The lowest was 80.60. And the median was 93.06.
DAIDF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 86.28% of 605
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 50.49
vs DAIDF: 97.09
Daido Steel Co's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (102.13) to Mar. 2026 (102.03).
Daido Steel Co (OTCPK:DAIDF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Daido Steel Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Daido Steel Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daido Steel Co'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.
DAIDF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Daido Steel Co'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.
Daido Steel Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Daido Steel Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daido Steel Co'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.
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 102.03 mean?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 102.03 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Daido Steel Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 93.06. Over the past decade, Daido Steel Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 80.60 to 103.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #522 out of 605 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Daido Steel Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Daido Steel Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 102.03 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 93.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 80.60 to a high of 103.35. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.49. Daido Steel Co's value of 102.03 is 102.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #522 out of 605 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daido Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daido Steel Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Daido Steel Co ranks #522 out of 605 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Daido Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.49. Daido Steel Co's value of 102.03 is 102.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Daido Steel Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 80.60 to 103.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.06 vs. the industry median of 50.49, Daido Steel Co 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 Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 50.49, based on 605 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. Daido Steel Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 102.03 is 102.1% 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 Daido Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daido Steel Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 102.03, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 93.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daido Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 102.03. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.18, compared to a current price of $14.77 — trading 105.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 102.03, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 93.06 and 102.1% above the Steel industry median of 50.49. Daido Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 102.03 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 Daido Steel Co (DAIDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daido Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.77 is trading 105.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.18.
Key valuation signals for DAIDF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 102.03 (10% above median its 10-year median of 93.06)
GF Value™: $7.18 vs. price of $14.77 (105.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.1% above the Steel median (#522 of 605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daido Steel Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily operates through three segments. The special steel segment produces and distributes specialty steel for automotive parts, industrial machinery parts, electrical machinery parts, construction, and tool steel. The high-performance materials and magnetic materials segment produces and sells stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, electrical and electronic parts, magnetic material products, alloy powder, titanium products, and welding wire. The parts for automobile and industrial equipment segment is engaged in forging and casting for parts for automobiles, industrial machines, chemical equipment, and oil drilling rigs. The company generates majority of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
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