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Cates Elektrik Uretim ASIST:CATES -9.97%71 Days Sales Outstanding is 91.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 46.69. GuruFocus rates IST:CATES with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺44.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks worse than 53.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
IST:CATES'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.99 Med: 46.69 Max: 68.44
Current: 68.44
During the past 6 years, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 68.44. The lowest was 27.99. And the median was 46.69.
IST:CATES's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 53.27% of 413
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 64.64
vs IST:CATES: 68.44
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (87.46) to Jun. 2026 (91.10).
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Days Sales Outstanding Chart
IST:CATES vs CEG, VST, NRG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS'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.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS 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.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 91.10 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cates Elektrik Uretim AS and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 46.69. Over the past decade, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 27.99 to 68.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #220 out of 413 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current Days Sales Outstanding of 91.10 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 46.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.99 to a high of 68.44. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.64. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's value of 91.10 is 40.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #220 out of 413 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS ranks #220 out of 413 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Cates Elektrik Uretim AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.64. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's value of 91.10 is 40.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 27.99 to 68.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.69 vs. the industry median of 64.64, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 64.64, based on 413 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. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current Days Sales Outstanding of 91.10 is 40.9% 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim AS and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's current Days Sales Outstanding is 91.10, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 46.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cates Elektrik Uretim AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺44.26, compared to a current price of ₺45.96 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 91.10, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 46.69 and 40.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 64.64. Cates Elektrik Uretim AS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 91.10 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 Cates Elektrik Uretim AS (IST:CATES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cates Elektrik Uretim AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺45.96 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺44.26.
GuruFocus considers Cates Elektrik Uretim AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IST:CATES:
Days Sales Outstanding: 91.10 (95% above median its 10-year median of 46.69)
GF Value™: ₺44.26 vs. price of ₺45.96 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#220 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:CATES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cates Elektrik Uretim AS is a company whose main activity is to produce electrical energy and sell the produced electrical energy. It also operates the coal-based Power Plant located in the Catalagzi town of Zonguldak.
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