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Intuitive SurgicalFRA:IUI +1.65%93 Days Sales Outstanding is 44.48 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 53.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:IUI with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 811 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Intuitive Surgical ranks better than 80.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Intuitive Surgical's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IUI'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.69 Med: 53.57 Max: 58.32
Current: 43.69
During the past 13 years, Intuitive Surgical's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 58.32. The lowest was 43.69. And the median was 53.57.
FRA:IUI's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 80.02% of 811
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 65.38
vs FRA:IUI: 43.69
Intuitive Surgical's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (42.92) to Jun. 2026 (44.48).
Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Intuitive Surgical Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Intuitive Surgical Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intuitive Surgical'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:IUI vs BDX, RMD, MDLN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical Days Sales Outstanding vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Intuitive Surgical's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intuitive Surgical's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Intuitive Surgical 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.
Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 44.48 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 53.57. Over the past decade, Intuitive Surgical's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.69 to 58.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #162 out of 811 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Intuitive Surgical's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Intuitive Surgical's current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.48 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 53.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.69 to a high of 58.32. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.38. Intuitive Surgical's value of 44.48 is 32% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #162 out of 811 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intuitive Surgical has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Surgical's Days Sales Outstanding compare to BDX and RMD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #162 out of 811 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Intuitive Surgical in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.38. Intuitive Surgical's value of 44.48 is 32% below this benchmark. Historically, Intuitive Surgical's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.69 to 58.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.57 vs. the industry median of 65.38, Intuitive Surgical 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 65.38, based on 811 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. Intuitive Surgical's current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.48 is 32% 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intuitive Surgical's current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.48, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 53.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Surgical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.18, compared to a current price of €12.30 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.48, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 53.57 and 32% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 65.38. Intuitive Surgical's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.48 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 Intuitive Surgical (FRA:IUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €12.30 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.18.
GuruFocus considers Intuitive Surgical to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IUI:
Days Sales Outstanding: 44.48 (17% below median its 10-year median of 53.57)
GF Value™: €19.18 vs. price of €12.30 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#162 of 811)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intuitive develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed more than 10,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 6,000 installations in the US and a growing number in emerging markets.
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