ISHM (InfoSearch Media) Days Sales Outstanding: 55.19 (As of Jun. 2008)

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What is InfoSearch Media Days Sales Outstanding?

InfoSearch Media ISHM -99.00% Days Sales Outstanding is 55.19 as of Jun. 2008.

InfoSearch Media's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $0.35 Mil. InfoSearch Media's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was $0.58 Mil. Hence, InfoSearch Media's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2008 was 55.19.

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

ISHM's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 44.41
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

InfoSearch Media's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Jun. 2007 (4.48) to Jun. 2008 (55.19).

InfoSearch Media  (OTCPK:ISHM) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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

InfoSearch Media Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms

InfoSearch Media Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for InfoSearch Media'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.

InfoSearch Media Days Sales Outstanding Chart

InfoSearch Media Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Days Sales Outstanding
17.60 2.71 1.75 10.59

InfoSearch Media Quarterly Data
Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08
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 4.48 2.99 8.88 24.19 55.19

ISHM vs LKST, IDDR, SNNC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, InfoSearch Media'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.

InfoSearch Media Days Sales Outstanding vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, InfoSearch Media's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where InfoSearch Media's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


InfoSearch Media 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.

InfoSearch Media's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2007 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2006 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2007 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2007 )*Days in Period
=( (0.069 + 0.216) / 2 ) / 4.91*365
=0.1425 / 4.91*365
=10.59

InfoSearch Media's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2008 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2008 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2008 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2008 )*Days in Period
=( (0.371 + 0.333) / 2 ) / 0.582*365 / 4
=0.352 / 0.582*365 / 4
=55.19

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 55.19 mean?
InfoSearch Media (ISHM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 55.19 as of Jun. 2008. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on InfoSearch Media and its competitors.
Is InfoSearch Media's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
InfoSearch Media's current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.19. The Interactive Media industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 44.41. InfoSearch Media's value of 55.19 is 24.3% above this industry median.
How does InfoSearch Media's Days Sales Outstanding compare to LKST and IDDR?
InfoSearch Media's Days Sales Outstanding of 55.19 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 44.41. InfoSearch Media's value of 55.19 is 24.3% above this benchmark. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Interactive Media companies is 44.41, based on 533 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. InfoSearch Media's current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.19 is 24.3% 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 InfoSearch Media and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 44.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. InfoSearch Media's current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is InfoSearch Media stock overvalued right now?
InfoSearch Media (ISHM) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.19. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.19 and 24.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 44.41. 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 InfoSearch Media (ISHM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.19 as of Jun. 2008. 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.

InfoSearch Media Business Description

Address 6041 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA, USA, 90230
InfoSearch Media Inc is a provider of smart search-targeted text and video content for the Internet, designed to improve traffic, brand recognition and website performance for publishing and media clients.