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IPG PhotonicsFRA:IPF -4.89%83 Days Sales Outstanding is 61.21 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 62.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:IPF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Semiconductors companies, IPG Photonics ranks worse than 50.54% on this metric.
IPG Photonics's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €162.2 Mil. IPG Photonics's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €241.8 Mil.
Hence, IPG Photonics's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 61.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for IPG Photonics's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IPF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.93 Med: 62.88 Max: 76.42
Current: 63.05
During the past 13 years, IPG Photonics's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 76.42. The lowest was 50.93. And the median was 62.88.
FRA:IPF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 50.54% of 1019
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 62.74
vs FRA:IPF: 63.05
IPG Photonics's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (70.93) to Jun. 2026 (61.21).
IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
IPG Photonics Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
IPG Photonics Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPG Photonics'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.
FRA:IPF vs ACLS, UCTT, VECO: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, IPG Photonics'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.
IPG Photonics Days Sales Outstanding vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, IPG Photonics's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPG Photonics'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.
IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 61.21 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on IPG Photonics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.88. Over the past decade, IPG Photonics' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 50.93 to 76.42. According to the industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #515 out of 1019 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is IPG Photonics' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
IPG Photonics' current Days Sales Outstanding of 61.21 is near median its 10-year median of 62.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.93 to a high of 76.42. The Semiconductors industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 62.74. IPG Photonics' value of 61.21 is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #515 out of 1019 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IPG Photonics has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPG Photonics' Days Sales Outstanding compare to ACLS and UCTT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, IPG Photonics ranks #515 out of 1019 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places IPG Photonics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 62.74. IPG Photonics' value of 61.21 is 2.4% below this benchmark. Historically, IPG Photonics' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 50.93 to 76.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.88 vs. the industry median of 62.74, IPG Photonics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Semiconductors companies is 62.74, based on 1,019 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. IPG Photonics's current Days Sales Outstanding of 61.21 is 2.4% 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 IPG Photonics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 62.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPG Photonics's current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPG Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.43, compared to a current price of €63.04 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.88 and 2.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 62.74. IPG Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.21 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 IPG Photonics (FRA:IPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPG Photonics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €63.04 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.43.
GuruFocus considers IPG Photonics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IPF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 61.21 (near median its 10-year median of 62.88)
GF Value™: €74.43 vs. price of €63.04 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% below the Semiconductors median (#515 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and related optical components. Its products are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company sells its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and end users. Additionally, it manufactures complementary products used with its lasers, including optical delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, optical processing heads, in-line sensors, and chillers. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
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