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FactSet Research SystemsFDS +0.06%93 Days Sales Outstanding is 44.70 as of May. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 37.67. GuruFocus rates FDS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $521.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 563 Capital Markets companies, FactSet Research Systems ranks better than 54.53% on this metric.
FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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FactSet Research Systems Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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FactSet Research Systems Days Sales Outstanding Chart
FDS vs MORN, TRU, OTCM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, FactSet Research Systems's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
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FactSet Research Systems Days Sales Outstanding vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FactSet Research Systems's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FactSet Research Systems's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
FactSet Research Systems 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.
FactSet Research Systems (FDS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 44.70 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 37.67. Over the past decade, FactSet Research Systems' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.23 to 43.16. According to the industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #256 out of 563 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is FactSet Research Systems' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
FactSet Research Systems' current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.70 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 37.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.23 to a high of 43.16. The Capital Markets industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 54.41. FactSet Research Systems' value of 44.70 is 17.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #256 out of 563 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FactSet Research Systems has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FactSet Research Systems' Days Sales Outstanding compare to MORN and TRU?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FactSet Research Systems ranks #256 out of 563 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts FactSet Research Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 54.41. FactSet Research Systems' value of 44.70 is 17.8% below this benchmark. Historically, FactSet Research Systems' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.23 to 43.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.67 vs. the industry median of 54.41, FactSet Research Systems 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Capital Markets companies is 54.41, based on 563 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. FactSet Research Systems's current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.70 is 17.8% 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 FactSet Research Systems and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 54.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FactSet Research Systems's current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.70, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 37.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FactSet Research Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems (FDS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $521.78, compared to a current price of $277.09 — trading 46.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.70, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 37.67 and 17.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 54.41. FactSet Research Systems' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 FactSet Research Systems (FDS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.70 as of May. 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 FactSet Research Systems (FDS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FactSet Research Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $277.09 is trading 46.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $521.78.
GuruFocus considers FactSet Research Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FDS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 44.70 (19% above median its 10-year median of 37.67)
GF Value™: $521.78 vs. price of $277.09 (46.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% below the Capital Markets median (#256 of 563)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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