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ElementisELMTY 58 Days Sales Outstanding is 51.42 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 46.71. GuruFocus rates ELMTY with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, Elementis ranks better than 60.42% on this metric.
Elementis's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $89.7 Mil. Elementis's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $318.2 Mil.
Hence, Elementis's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 51.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elementis's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ELMTY'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.09 Med: 46.71 Max: 54.48
Current: 54.48
During the past 13 years, Elementis's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 54.48. The lowest was 41.09. And the median was 46.71.
ELMTY's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 60.42% of 1584
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 63.305
vs ELMTY: 54.48
Elementis's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (56.51) to Jun. 2026 (51.42).
Elementis (OTCPK:ELMTY) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Elementis Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Elementis Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elementis'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.
ELMTY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elementis'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.
Elementis Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elementis's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elementis'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.
Elementis (ELMTY) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 51.42 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Elementis and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 46.71. Over the past decade, Elementis' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.09 to 54.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #627 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Elementis' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Elementis' current Days Sales Outstanding of 51.42 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 46.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.09 to a high of 54.48. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.31. Elementis' value of 51.42 is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elementis ranks #627 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elementis has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elementis' Days Sales Outstanding compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #627 out of 1584 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Elementis in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.31. Elementis' value of 51.42 is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Elementis' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.09 to 54.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.71 vs. the industry median of 63.31, Elementis 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Chemicals companies is 63.31, based on 1,584 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. Elementis's current Days Sales Outstanding of 51.42 is 18.8% 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 Elementis and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elementis's current Days Sales Outstanding is 51.42, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 46.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elementis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis (ELMTY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.81, compared to a current price of $9.93 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 51.42, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 46.71 and 18.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 63.31. Elementis' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Elementis (ELMTY), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 51.42 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 Elementis (ELMTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.93 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.81.
GuruFocus considers Elementis to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ELMTY:
Days Sales Outstanding: 51.42 (10% above median its 10-year median of 46.71)
GF Value™: $7.81 vs. price of $9.93 (27.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Chemicals median (#627 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELMTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elementis PLC manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and coatings. The company has two operating segments: Coatings and Personal Care. The Personal Care segment is engaged in the production of rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the coating segment, which generates the majority of revenue from the production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. Geographically, the company generates revenue from North America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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