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5N PlusFPLSF +3.05%78 Days Sales Outstanding is 41.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 40.13. GuruFocus rates FPLSF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.71 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,575 Chemicals companies, 5N Plus ranks better than 68.57% on this metric.
5N Plus's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $53.5 Mil. 5N Plus's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $117.9 Mil.
Hence, 5N Plus's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for 5N Plus's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FPLSF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.05 Med: 40.13 Max: 50.5
Current: 49.52
During the past 13 years, 5N Plus's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 50.50. The lowest was 33.05. And the median was 40.13.
FPLSF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 68.57% of 1575
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 65.15
vs FPLSF: 49.52
5N Plus's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (48.30) to Mar. 2026 (41.38).
5N Plus (OTCPK:FPLSF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
5N Plus Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
5N Plus Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 5N Plus'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.
FPLSF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, 5N Plus'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.
5N Plus Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, 5N Plus's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 5N Plus'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.
5N Plus (FPLSF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 41.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on 5N Plus and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.13. Over the past decade, 5N Plus' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 33.05 to 50.50. According to the industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #495 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is 5N Plus' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
5N Plus' current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.38 is near median its 10-year median of 40.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.05 to a high of 50.50. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.15. 5N Plus' value of 41.38 is 36.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #495 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 5N Plus has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5N Plus' Days Sales Outstanding compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #495 out of 1575 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts 5N Plus in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.15. 5N Plus' value of 41.38 is 36.5% below this benchmark. Historically, 5N Plus' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 33.05 to 50.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.13 vs. the industry median of 65.15, 5N Plus 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 65.15, based on 1,575 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. 5N Plus's current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.38 is 36.5% 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 5N Plus and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 5N Plus's current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 5N Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus (FPLSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.71, compared to a current price of $23.12 — trading 199.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.13 and 36.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 65.15. 5N Plus' overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 5N Plus (FPLSF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.38 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 5N Plus (FPLSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.12 is trading 199.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.71.
GuruFocus considers 5N Plus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FPLSF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 41.38 (near median its 10-year median of 40.13)
GF Value™: $7.71 vs. price of $23.12 (199.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% below the Chemicals median (#495 of 1575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FPLSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
5N Plus Inc is a Canadian-based company producing specialty semiconductors and performance materials. It operates in two segments: Specialty Semiconductors and Performance Materials. The Specialty Semiconductors segment manufactures and sells products used in several applications such as renewable energy, space satellites, and imaging. The Performance Materials segment manufactures and sells products that are used in several applications in pharmaceutical & healthcare, industrial, and catalytic and extractive. Main products are sold as active pharmaceutical ingredients, animal feed additives, specialized chemicals, commercial-grade metals, alloys, and engineered powders. The maximum revenue is derived from the Specialty Semiconductors segment.
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