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ArcelorMittal South AfricaFRA:ISC1 -3.03%51 Days Sales Outstanding is 33.31 as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 22.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:ISC1 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Steel companies, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks better than 75.83% on this metric.
* 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.
ArcelorMittal South Africa Days Sales Outstanding Chart
FRA:ISC1 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, ArcelorMittal South Africa'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.
ArcelorMittal South Africa Days Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
ArcelorMittal South Africa 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.
* 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.
ArcelorMittal South Africa (FRA:ISC1) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 33.31 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on ArcelorMittal South Africa and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 22.53. Over the past decade, ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 13.85 to 33.03. According to the industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #146 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.31 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 22.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.85 to a high of 33.03. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.11. ArcelorMittal South Africa's value of 33.31 is 34.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #146 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ArcelorMittal South Africa has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcelorMittal South Africa's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #146 out of 604 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places ArcelorMittal South Africa in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.11. ArcelorMittal South Africa's value of 33.31 is 34.8% below this benchmark. Historically, ArcelorMittal South Africa's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 13.85 to 33.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.53 vs. the industry median of 51.11, ArcelorMittal South Africa 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 Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 51.11, based on 604 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. ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.31 is 34.8% 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.31, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 22.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ArcelorMittal South Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcelorMittal South Africa (FRA:ISC1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.31, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 22.53 and 34.8% below the Steel industry median of 51.11. ArcelorMittal South Africa's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa (FRA:ISC1), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.31 as of Dec. 2025. 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa (FRA:ISC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcelorMittal South Africa stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07.
GuruFocus considers ArcelorMittal South Africa to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ISC1:
Days Sales Outstanding: 33.31 (48% above median its 10-year median of 22.53)
GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.06 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% below the Steel median (#146 of 604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ISC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd is a South Africa-based steel-producing company. The company's operating segments include Steel operations; Non-steel operations; Corporate and others. It generates the majority of total revenue from the Steel Operations segment that consist of Vanderbijlpark plant, Newcastle plant, Vereeniging plant and ArcelorMittal Rail and Structures. The product range consists of hot-rolled coil, plate, coiled rounds, flats, reinforced bars, rounds, billets and channels, and commercial coke among others. The group operates mainly in South Africa. Export sales are mostly sold in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe, and America.
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