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Ascent Industries CoFRA:SY4 -0.75%52 Days Sales Outstanding is 52.76 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 46.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks better than 53.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SY4'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.4 Med: 46.46 Max: 87.76
Current: 61.75
During the past 13 years, Ascent Industries Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 87.76. The lowest was 42.40. And the median was 46.46.
FRA:SY4's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 53.68% of 1576
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 65.19
vs FRA:SY4: 61.75
Ascent Industries Co's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (76.31) to Mar. 2026 (52.76).
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Ascent Industries Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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:SY4 vs BLGO, GURE, ORGN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Ascent Industries Co 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.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 52.76 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 46.46. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 42.40 to 87.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #730 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.76 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 46.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.40 to a high of 87.76. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.19. Ascent Industries Co's value of 52.76 is 19.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #730 out of 1576 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to BLGO and GURE?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #730 out of 1576 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Ascent Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.19. Ascent Industries Co's value of 52.76 is 19.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 42.40 to 87.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.46 vs. the industry median of 65.19, Ascent Industries Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Chemicals companies is 65.19, based on 1,576 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.76 is 19.1% 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.76, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 46.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.01, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 119.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.76, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 46.46 and 19.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 65.19. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.76 as of Mar. 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 119.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.01.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
Days Sales Outstanding: 52.76 (14% above median its 10-year median of 46.46)
GF Value™: €6.01 vs. price of €13.20 (119.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.1% below the Chemicals median (#730 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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