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FirstGroupFGROF +0.84%68 Days Sales Outstanding is 21.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 28.96. GuruFocus rates FGROF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Transportation companies, FirstGroup ranks better than 77.45% on this metric.
FirstGroup's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $326 Mil. FirstGroup's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,713 Mil.
Hence, FirstGroup's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for FirstGroup's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FGROF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.55 Med: 28.96 Max: 111.54
Current: 23.55
During the past 13 years, FirstGroup's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 111.54. The lowest was 23.55. And the median was 28.96.
FGROF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 77.45% of 998
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 46.71
vs FGROF: 23.55
FirstGroup's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (25.89) to Mar. 2026 (21.90).
FirstGroup (OTCPK:FGROF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
FirstGroup Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
FirstGroup Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FirstGroup'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.
FGROF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FirstGroup's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FirstGroup'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.
FirstGroup (FGROF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 21.90 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on FirstGroup and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 28.96. Over the past decade, FirstGroup's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 23.55 to 111.54. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #225 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is FirstGroup's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
FirstGroup's current Days Sales Outstanding of 21.90 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 28.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.55 to a high of 111.54. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.71. FirstGroup's value of 21.90 is 53.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #225 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FirstGroup has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstGroup's Days Sales Outstanding compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FirstGroup ranks #225 out of 998 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places FirstGroup in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.71. FirstGroup's value of 21.90 is 53.1% below this benchmark. Historically, FirstGroup's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 23.55 to 111.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.96 vs. the industry median of 46.71, FirstGroup 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 46.71, 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. FirstGroup's current Days Sales Outstanding of 21.90 is 53.1% 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 FirstGroup and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstGroup's current Days Sales Outstanding is 21.90, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 28.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup (FGROF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.87, compared to a current price of $2.40 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 21.90, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 28.96 and 53.1% below the Transportation industry median of 46.71. FirstGroup's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 FirstGroup (FGROF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 21.90 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 FirstGroup (FGROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstGroup stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.40 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.87.
GuruFocus considers FirstGroup to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FGROF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 21.90 (24% below median its 10-year median of 28.96)
GF Value™: $2.87 vs. price of $2.40 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% below the Transportation median (#225 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FGROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FirstGroup PLC is a passenger transportation company domiciled in the United Kingdom. The company organizes itself into segments: Greyhound, First Bus, and First Rail. The Greyhound segment operates intercity coaches in the United States and Canada. First Bus operates buses in the United Kingdom. First Rail operates passenger trains in the United Kingdom. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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