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DP WorldDFM:DPW Days Sales Outstanding is 59.37 as of Dec. 2019, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 34.12. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.
DP World's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ4,701.23 Mil. DP World's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ14,451.52 Mil.
Hence, DP World's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2019 was 59.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for DP World's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DPW'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26 Med: 34.12 Max: 51.05
Current: 51.44
During the past 13 years, DP World's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 51.05. The lowest was 26.00. And the median was 34.12.
DFM:DPW's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 47.045
vs DFM:DPW: 51.44
DP World's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2018 (69.72) to Dec. 2019 (59.37).
DP World (DFM:DPW) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
DP World Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
DP World Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DP World'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, DP World'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.
DP World Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DP World's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DP World'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.
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 59.37 as of Dec. 2019. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on DP World and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 34.12. Over the past decade, DP World's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 26.00 to 51.05.
Is DP World's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
DP World's current Days Sales Outstanding of 59.37 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 34.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.00 to a high of 51.05. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.05. DP World's value of 59.37 is 26.2% above this industry median.
How does DP World's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KEX?
DP World's Days Sales Outstanding of 59.37 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.05. DP World's value of 59.37 is 26.2% above this benchmark. Historically, DP World's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 26.00 to 51.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.12 vs. the industry median of 47.05, DP World 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 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. DP World's current Days Sales Outstanding of 59.37 is 26.2% 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 DP World 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. DP World's current Days Sales Outstanding is 59.37, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 34.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP World stock overvalued right now?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 59.37. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 59.37, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 34.12 and 26.2% above the Transportation industry median of 47.05. 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 DP World (DFM:DPW), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 59.37 as of Dec. 2019. 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.
DP World PLC is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. The company develops and manages international marine and inland terminal facilities, operates industrial parks and economic zones, and provides logistics services. DP World organises itself into three geographical segments: Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent; Australia and Americas; and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company derives the vast majority of revenue from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
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