Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) Days Sales Outstanding: 57.31 (As of Jun. 2026) — 30% Above Median

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FRA:MSRB Metsa Board Oyj FRA:MSRB
72 GF Score
Price €3.43
GF Value €3.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Metsa Board Oyj Days Sales Outstanding?

Metsa Board Oyj FRA:MSRB +0.88% 72 Days Sales Outstanding is 57.31 as of Jun. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 44.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:MSRB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 402 Packaging & Containers companies, Metsa Board Oyj ranks better than 61.94% on this metric.

Metsa Board Oyj's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €271 Mil. Metsa Board Oyj's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €432 Mil. Hence, Metsa Board Oyj's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 57.31.

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

FRA:MSRB' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.69   Med: 44.22   Max: 59.16
Current: 59.16

During the past 13 years, Metsa Board Oyj's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 59.16. The lowest was 41.69. And the median was 44.22.

FRA:MSRB's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
61.94% of 402 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 66.875 vs FRA:MSRB: 59.16

Metsa Board Oyj's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Jun. 2025 (65.46) to Jun. 2026 (57.31).


Metsa Board Oyj  (FRA:MSRB) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Metsa Board Oyj Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Metsa Board Oyj Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metsa Board Oyj'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.

Metsa Board Oyj Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Metsa Board Oyj Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Metsa Board Oyj Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 65.46 62.22 55.65 54.15 57.31

FRA:MSRB vs SW, AMCR, PKG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Metsa Board Oyj'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.


Metsa Board Oyj Days Sales Outstanding vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metsa Board Oyj's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metsa Board Oyj's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Metsa Board Oyj 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.

Metsa Board Oyj'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
=( (233.5 + 201.3) / 2 ) / 1775.7*365
=217.4 / 1775.7*365
=44.69

Metsa Board Oyj'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
=( (266 + 276.5) / 2 ) / 431.9*365 / 4
=271.25 / 431.9*365 / 4
=57.31

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 57.31 mean?
Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 57.31 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 44.22. Over the past decade, Metsa Board Oyj's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.69 to 59.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #153 out of 402 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Metsa Board Oyj's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Metsa Board Oyj's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.31 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 44.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.69 to a high of 59.16. The Packaging & Containers industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.88. Metsa Board Oyj's value of 57.31 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #153 out of 402 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metsa Board Oyj has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metsa Board Oyj's Days Sales Outstanding compare to SW and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Metsa Board Oyj ranks #153 out of 402 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Metsa Board Oyj in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.88. Metsa Board Oyj's value of 57.31 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Metsa Board Oyj's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.69 to 59.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.22 vs. the industry median of 66.88, Metsa Board Oyj 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Packaging & Containers companies is 66.88, based on 402 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. Metsa Board Oyj's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.31 is 14.3% 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 Metsa Board Oyj and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metsa Board Oyj's current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.31, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 44.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metsa Board Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.26, compared to a current price of €3.43 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.31, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 44.22 and 14.3% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 66.88. Metsa Board Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.31 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 Metsa Board Oyj (FRA:MSRB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metsa Board Oyj stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.43 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.26. GuruFocus considers Metsa Board Oyj to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MSRB:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 57.31 (30% above median its 10-year median of 44.22)
  • GF Value™: €3.26 vs. price of €3.43 (5.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% below the Packaging & Containers median (#153 of 402)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MSRB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metsa Board Oyj Business Description

Address Revontulenpuisto 2, P.O. Box 20, Espoo, FIN, 02100
Metsa Board Oyj is the European producer of premium lightweight paperboards. Its product portfolio includes pulp, boxboard, and linerboard, which are used in foodservice and consumer goods packaging. The company's customers are typically boxboard printers, carton board manufacturers in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, and manufacturers of branded goods and wholesalers. It operates fiber mills that produce its fiber-based products from timber. The Company operates in European Nations like Germany, Sweden, Spain, etc., and also in other countries like the UK, Norway, Canada, Asia, and Turkey. The majority of the revenue is generated in Europe.
72GF Score

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