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Japan TobaccoJAPAF +5.49%79 Days Sales Outstanding is 63.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 68.30. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 46 Tobacco Products companies, Japan Tobacco ranks worse than 71.74% on this metric.
Japan Tobacco's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,571 Mil. Japan Tobacco's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,606 Mil.
Hence, Japan Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 63.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
JAPAF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.66 Med: 68.3 Max: 76.76
Current: 63.88
During the past 13 years, Japan Tobacco's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 76.76. The lowest was 63.66. And the median was 68.30.
JAPAF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 71.74% of 46
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 40.86
vs JAPAF: 63.88
Japan Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (59.06) to Jun. 2026 (63.14).
Japan Tobacco (OTCPK:JAPAF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Japan Tobacco Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Japan Tobacco Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Tobacco'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.
JAPAF vs PM, MO, TPB: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco Days Sales Outstanding vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Japan Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 63.14 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.30. Over the past decade, Japan Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 63.66 to 76.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #33 out of 46 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Japan Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Japan Tobacco's current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.14 is near median its 10-year median of 68.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.66 to a high of 76.76. The Tobacco Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 40.86. Japan Tobacco's value of 63.14 is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #33 out of 46 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #33 out of 46 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Japan Tobacco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 40.86. Japan Tobacco's value of 63.14 is 54.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Tobacco's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 63.66 to 76.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.30 vs. the industry median of 40.86, Japan Tobacco 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Tobacco Products companies is 40.86, based on 46 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. Japan Tobacco's current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.14 is 54.5% 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 40.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Tobacco's current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.28, compared to a current price of $43.92 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.30 and 54.5% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 40.86. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.14 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.92 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.28.
GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JAPAF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 63.14 (near median its 10-year median of 68.30)
GF Value™: $33.28 vs. price of $43.92 (32% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% above the Tobacco Products median (#33 of 46)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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