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H.B. Fuller CoFUL -2.15%84 Days Sales Outstanding is 55.45 as of May. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 61.93. GuruFocus rates FUL with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks better than 54.51% on this metric.
H.B. Fuller Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $577 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $950 Mil.
Hence, H.B. Fuller Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 55.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for H.B. Fuller Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FUL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.11 Med: 61.93 Max: 65.94
Current: 59.66
During the past 13 years, H.B. Fuller Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 65.94. The lowest was 58.11. And the median was 61.93.
FUL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 54.51% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 63.28
vs FUL: 59.66
H.B. Fuller Co's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from May. 2025 (56.37) to May. 2026 (55.45).
H.B. Fuller Co (NYSE:FUL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
H.B. Fuller Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller 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.
FUL vs WDFC, KWR, ASH: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller 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.
H.B. Fuller Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co'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.
H.B. Fuller Co (FUL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 55.45 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 61.93. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 58.11 to 65.94. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #721 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.45 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 61.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.11 to a high of 65.94. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.28. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 55.45 is 12.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #721 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to WDFC and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #721 out of 1585 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts H.B. Fuller Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.28. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 55.45 is 12.4% below this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 58.11 to 65.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.93 vs. the industry median of 63.28, H.B. Fuller 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 63.28, based on 1,585 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.45 is 12.4% 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 H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H.B. Fuller Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.45, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 61.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.76, compared to a current price of $51.90 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.45, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 61.93 and 12.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 63.28. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FUL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.45 as of May. 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $51.90 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.76.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FUL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 55.45 (10% below median its 10-year median of 61.93)
GF Value™: $67.76 vs. price of $51.90 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% below the Chemicals median (#721 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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