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PPCJSE:PPC -1.19%67 Days Sales Outstanding is 36.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 33.37. GuruFocus rates JSE:PPC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, PPC ranks better than 79.85% on this metric.
PPC's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R967 Mil. PPC's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R4,873 Mil.
Hence, PPC's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for PPC's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PPC'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.07 Med: 33.37 Max: 37.83
Current: 29.97
During the past 13 years, PPC's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 37.83. The lowest was 22.07. And the median was 33.37.
JSE:PPC's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 79.85% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 57.56
vs JSE:PPC: 29.97
PPC's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (30.16) to Mar. 2026 (36.20).
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
PPC Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
PPC Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPC'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.
JSE:PPC vs CRH, MLM, VMC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, PPC'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.
PPC Days Sales Outstanding vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, PPC's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPC'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.
PPC (JSE:PPC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 36.20 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on PPC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.37. Over the past decade, PPC's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.07 to 37.83. According to the industry distribution chart, PPC ranks #82 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is PPC's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
PPC's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.20 is near median its 10-year median of 33.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.07 to a high of 37.83. The Building Materials industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.56. PPC's value of 36.20 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPC ranks #82 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PPC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPC's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CRH and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, PPC ranks #82 out of 407 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places PPC in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.56. PPC's value of 36.20 is 37.1% below this benchmark. Historically, PPC's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.07 to 37.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.37 vs. the industry median of 57.56, PPC 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 a Building Materials company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Building Materials companies is 57.56, based on 407 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. PPC's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.20 is 37.1% 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 PPC and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPC's current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.20, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPC (JSE:PPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.63, compared to a current price of R7.47 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.20, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.37 and 37.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 57.56. PPC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 PPC (JSE:PPC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.20 as of Mar. 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 PPC (JSE:PPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R7.47 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.63.
GuruFocus considers PPC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PPC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 36.20 (near median its 10-year median of 33.37)
GF Value™: R4.63 vs. price of R7.47 (61.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% below the Building Materials median (#82 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPC Ltd is a South Africa-based company that supplies cement and other related products in South Africa and several other African countries. Its production facilities span South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. The operating segments are South Africa and Botswana Cement, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Aggregates, ash and readymix, and Group services and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the South Africa and Botswana domestic markets, where it marketed its cement products under the brand names OPC, SureRoad, IDM Best Build, Castle, and Spar Build-It. It also distributes cement products in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Ethiopia under the brands OPC, Unicem, Botcem, and Surebuild PMC.
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