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H2O AmericaHTO +1.41%70 Days Sales Outstanding is 28.85 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 28.39. GuruFocus rates HTO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks better than 79.51% on this metric.
H2O America's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $66.5 Mil. H2O America's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $210.5 Mil.
Hence, H2O America's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 28.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
HTO'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.79 Med: 28.39 Max: 34.59
Current: 31.57
During the past 13 years, H2O America's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 34.59. The lowest was 15.79. And the median was 28.39.
HTO's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 79.51% of 493
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 52.57
vs HTO: 31.57
H2O America's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (32.82) to Jun. 2026 (28.85).
H2O America (NAS:HTO) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
H2O America Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
H2O America Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H2O America'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.
HTO vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.
H2O America Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H2O America'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.
H2O America (HTO) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 28.85 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on H2O America and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.39. Over the past decade, H2O America's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 15.79 to 34.59. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #101 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is H2O America's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
H2O America's current Days Sales Outstanding of 28.85 is near median its 10-year median of 28.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.79 to a high of 34.59. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.57. H2O America's value of 28.85 is 45.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #101 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #101 out of 493 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places H2O America in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.57. H2O America's value of 28.85 is 45.1% below this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 15.79 to 34.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.39 vs. the industry median of 52.57, H2O America 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Regulated companies is 52.57, based on 493 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. H2O America's current Days Sales Outstanding of 28.85 is 45.1% 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 H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current Days Sales Outstanding is 28.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (HTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.28, compared to a current price of $62.66 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 28.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.39 and 45.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 52.57. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 H2O America (HTO), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 28.85 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 H2O America (HTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.66 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.28.
GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTO:
Days Sales Outstanding: 28.85 (near median its 10-year median of 28.39)
GF Value™: $54.28 vs. price of $62.66 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#101 of 493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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