FORR (Forrester Research) Days Sales Outstanding: 48.99 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median

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What is Forrester Research Days Sales Outstanding?

Forrester Research FORR -0.29% 62 Days Sales Outstanding is 48.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 61.72. GuruFocus rates FORR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Business Services companies, Forrester Research ranks better than 77.36% on this metric.

Forrester Research's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.9 Mil. Forrester Research's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $85.5 Mil. Hence, Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.99.

The historical rank and industry rank for Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

FORR' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.84   Med: 61.72   Max: 70.61
Current: 38.84

During the past 13 years, Forrester Research's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 70.61. The lowest was 38.84. And the median was 61.72.

FORR's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
77.36% of 1060 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 58.97 vs FORR: 38.84

Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Mar. 2025 (50.13) to Mar. 2026 (48.99).


Forrester Research  (NAS:FORR) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Forrester Research Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Forrester Research Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forrester Research'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.

Forrester Research Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Forrester Research Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Forrester Research Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 50.13 34.12 35.72 38.12 48.99

FORR vs GLAI, EGG, RGP: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Forrester Research'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.


Forrester Research Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Forrester Research 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (55.49 + 50.85) / 2 ) / 396.888*365
=53.17 / 396.888*365
=48.90

Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (50.85 + 40.901) / 2 ) / 85.454*365 / 4
=45.8755 / 85.454*365 / 4
=48.99

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 48.99 mean?
Forrester Research (FORR) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 48.99 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Forrester Research and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 61.72. Over the past decade, Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 38.84 to 70.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #240 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Forrester Research's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.99 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 61.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.84 to a high of 70.61. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.97. Forrester Research's value of 48.99 is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #240 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Forrester Research has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forrester Research's Days Sales Outstanding compare to GLAI and EGG?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #240 out of 1060 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Forrester Research in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.97. Forrester Research's value of 48.99 is 16.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Forrester Research's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 38.84 to 70.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.72 vs. the industry median of 58.97, Forrester Research 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 58.97, based on 1,060 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. Forrester Research's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.99 is 16.9% 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 Forrester Research and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forrester Research's current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.99, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 61.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forrester Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research (FORR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.56, compared to a current price of $10.26 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.99, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 61.72 and 16.9% below the Business Services industry median of 58.97. Forrester Research's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Forrester Research (FORR), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.99 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 Forrester Research (FORR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $10.26 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.56. GuruFocus considers Forrester Research to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FORR:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 48.99 (21% below median its 10-year median of 61.72)
  • GF Value™: $13.56 vs. price of $10.26 (24.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.9% below the Business Services median (#240 of 1060)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FORR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forrester Research Business Description

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Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
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