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The historical rank and industry rank for Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
HSII'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.15 Med: 49.74 Max: 57.21
Current: 54.98
During the past 13 years, Heidrick & Struggles International's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 57.21. The lowest was 40.15. And the median was 49.74.
HSII's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 57.25
vs HSII: 54.98
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Days Sales Outstanding Chart
HSII vs MAN, NSP, BBSI: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Heidrick & Struggles International 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 57.70 as of Sep. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 49.74. Over the past decade, Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 40.15 to 57.21.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.70 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 49.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.15 to a high of 57.21. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.25. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 57.70 is 0.8% above this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Sales Outstanding compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Days Sales Outstanding of 57.70 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.25. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 57.70 is 0.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Heidrick & Struggles International's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 40.15 to 57.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.74 vs. the industry median of 57.25, Heidrick & Struggles International has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 57.25, based on 1,061 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.70 is 0.8% above 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.70, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 49.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.70. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.70, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 49.74 and 0.8% above the Business Services industry median of 57.25. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.70 as of Sep. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Days Sales Outstanding: 57.70 (16% above median its 10-year median of 49.74)
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.8% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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