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FutureFuelFF -2.26%57 Days Sales Outstanding is 19.37 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 26.36. GuruFocus rates FF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, FutureFuel ranks better than 86.16% on this metric.
FutureFuel's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.7 Mil. FutureFuel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $78.7 Mil.
Hence, FutureFuel's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for FutureFuel's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.98 Med: 26.36 Max: 122.86
Current: 29.37
During the past 13 years, FutureFuel's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 122.86. The lowest was 16.98. And the median was 26.36.
FF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 86.16% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 63.73
vs FF: 29.37
FutureFuel's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (24.14) to Jun. 2026 (19.37).
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
FutureFuel Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
FutureFuel Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FutureFuel'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.
FF vs CMT, HDSN, MNTK: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, FutureFuel's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FutureFuel'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.
FutureFuel (FF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 19.37 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on FutureFuel and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 26.36. Over the past decade, FutureFuel's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.98 to 122.86. According to the industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #219 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is FutureFuel's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
FutureFuel's current Days Sales Outstanding of 19.37 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 26.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.98 to a high of 122.86. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.73. FutureFuel's value of 19.37 is 69.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #219 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FutureFuel has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FutureFuel's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CMT and HDSN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #219 out of 1582 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places FutureFuel in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.73. FutureFuel's value of 19.37 is 69.6% below this benchmark. Historically, FutureFuel's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.98 to 122.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.36 vs. the industry median of 63.73, FutureFuel 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 63.73, based on 1,582 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. FutureFuel's current Days Sales Outstanding of 19.37 is 69.6% 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 FutureFuel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FutureFuel's current Days Sales Outstanding is 19.37, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 26.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FutureFuel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel (FF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.80, compared to a current price of $5.19 — trading 85.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 19.37, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 26.36 and 69.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 63.73. FutureFuel's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 FutureFuel (FF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 19.37 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 FutureFuel (FF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.19 is trading 85.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.80.
GuruFocus considers FutureFuel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 19.37 (27% below median its 10-year median of 26.36)
GF Value™: $2.80 vs. price of $5.19 (85.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.6% below the Chemicals median (#219 of 1582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FutureFuel Corp makes and sells diversified chemical products, bio-based fuel products, and specialty chemical products. The company is organized into two segments based on product type: biofuels and chemicals. The biofuels segment sells biodiesel and other petroleum products, with fuels made from a mix of diesel, vegetable oils, and grease feedstock. The chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells products used in the production of agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, as well as coatings and cleaning products such as detergents.
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