Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA) Days Sales Outstanding: 22.54 (As of Jun. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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FRA:AIRA Airbus SE FRA:AIRA
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What is Airbus SE Days Sales Outstanding?

Airbus SE FRA:AIRA +1.23% 89 Days Sales Outstanding is 22.54 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 31.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:AIRA with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Aerospace & Defense companies, Airbus SE ranks better than 89.14% on this metric.

Airbus SE's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5,071 Mil. Airbus SE's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €20,525 Mil. Hence, Airbus SE's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 22.54.

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

FRA:AIRA' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.37   Med: 31.96   Max: 43.8
Current: 24.37

During the past 13 years, Airbus SE's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 43.80. The lowest was 24.37. And the median was 31.96.

FRA:AIRA's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
89.14% of 350 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 64.425 vs FRA:AIRA: 24.37

Airbus SE's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Jun. 2025 (28.98) to Jun. 2026 (22.54).


Airbus SE  (FRA:AIRA) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


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Airbus SE Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Airbus SE'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.

Airbus SE Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Airbus SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Airbus SE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:AIRA vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Airbus SE'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.


Airbus SE Days Sales Outstanding vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Airbus SE's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Airbus SE's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Airbus SE 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.

Airbus SE'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
=( (5293 + 5454) / 2 ) / 73420*365
=5373.5 / 73420*365
=26.71

Airbus SE's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5243 + 4898) / 2 ) / 20525*365 / 4
=5070.5 / 20525*365 / 4
=22.54

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 22.54 mean?
Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 22.54 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Airbus SE and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 31.96. Over the past decade, Airbus SE's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 24.37 to 43.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #38 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Airbus SE's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Airbus SE's current Days Sales Outstanding of 22.54 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 31.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.37 to a high of 43.80. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.43. Airbus SE's value of 22.54 is 65% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #38 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Airbus SE has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airbus SE's Days Sales Outstanding compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #38 out of 350 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Airbus SE in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.43. Airbus SE's value of 22.54 is 65% below this benchmark. Historically, Airbus SE's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 24.37 to 43.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.96 vs. the industry median of 64.43, Airbus SE 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Aerospace & Defense companies is 64.43, based on 350 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. Airbus SE's current Days Sales Outstanding of 22.54 is 65% 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 Airbus SE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airbus SE's current Days Sales Outstanding is 22.54, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 31.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airbus SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.76, compared to a current price of €49.20 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 22.54, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 31.96 and 65% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 64.43. Airbus SE's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 22.54 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €49.20 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.76. GuruFocus considers Airbus SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AIRA:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 22.54 (29% below median its 10-year median of 31.96)
  • GF Value™: €45.76 vs. price of €49.20 (7.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#38 of 350)

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Airbus SE Business Description

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Airbus is a global aerospace and defense firm that designs, develops, and manufactures commercial and military jets and helicopters, as well as space launch vehicles and satellites. The company operates three divisions: commercial, defense and space, and helicopters. Commercial offers multiple configurations of aircraft ranging from the narrow-body (120-200 seats) A220 and A320 series to the much larger A330 and A350 wide-body models. The defense and space segment supplies governments with military hardware, including transport aircraft, aerial tankers, and the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole jet. The helicopter division manufactures turbine helicopters for the civil and public markets.
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