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DigitalOcean HoldingsDOCN +8.23%68 Days Sales Outstanding is 34.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 29.72. GuruFocus rates DOCN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,772 Software companies, DigitalOcean Holdings ranks better than 80.7% on this metric.
DigitalOcean Holdings (NYSE:DOCN) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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DigitalOcean Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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DigitalOcean Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Chart
DOCN vs NTNX, RBRK, CHKP: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, DigitalOcean Holdings'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.
DigitalOcean Holdings Days Sales Outstanding vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, DigitalOcean Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DigitalOcean Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
DigitalOcean Holdings 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.
DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 34.74 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on DigitalOcean Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 29.72. Over the past decade, DigitalOcean Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 28.00 to 33.75. According to the industry distribution chart, DigitalOcean Holdings ranks #535 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is DigitalOcean Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
DigitalOcean Holdings' current Days Sales Outstanding of 34.74 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 29.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.00 to a high of 33.75. The Software industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.02. DigitalOcean Holdings' value of 34.74 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DigitalOcean Holdings ranks #535 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DigitalOcean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DigitalOcean Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding compare to NTNX and RBRK?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, DigitalOcean Holdings ranks #535 out of 2772 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places DigitalOcean Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.02. DigitalOcean Holdings' value of 34.74 is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, DigitalOcean Holdings' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 28.00 to 33.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.72 vs. the industry median of 63.02, DigitalOcean Holdings 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 Software company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Software companies is 63.02, based on 2,772 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. DigitalOcean Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding of 34.74 is 44.9% 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 DigitalOcean Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DigitalOcean Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding is 34.74, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 29.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DigitalOcean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.95, compared to a current price of $127.17 — trading 170.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 34.74, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 29.72 and 44.9% below the Software industry median of 63.02. DigitalOcean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 34.74 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 DigitalOcean Holdings (DOCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DigitalOcean Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $127.17 is trading 170.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.95.
GuruFocus considers DigitalOcean Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DOCN:
Days Sales Outstanding: 34.74 (17% above median its 10-year median of 29.72)
GF Value™: $46.95 vs. price of $127.17 (170.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Software median (#535 of 2772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DOCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc is a cloud computing platform offering on-demand infrastructure and platform tools for developers, start-ups, and small and medium-sized businesses. The customers use the platform for a wide range of cases, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, media and gaming, personal web projects, and managed services, among many others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America and also has a presence in Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the world.
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