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Kobe SteelKBSTF 77 Days Sales Outstanding is 54.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 58.30. GuruFocus rates KBSTF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Steel companies, Kobe Steel ranks worse than 58.25% on this metric.
Kobe Steel's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,500 Mil. Kobe Steel's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,150 Mil.
Hence, Kobe Steel's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobe Steel's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
KBSTF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.04 Med: 58.3 Max: 69.17
Current: 57.77
During the past 13 years, Kobe Steel's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 69.17. The lowest was 53.04. And the median was 58.30.
KBSTF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 58.25% of 606
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 50.955
vs KBSTF: 57.77
Kobe Steel's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (49.14) to Mar. 2026 (54.97).
Kobe Steel (OTCPK:KBSTF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Kobe Steel Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Kobe Steel Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel'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.
KBSTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel Days Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel'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.
Kobe Steel (KBSTF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 54.97 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.30. Over the past decade, Kobe Steel's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 53.04 to 69.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #353 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Kobe Steel's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Kobe Steel's current Days Sales Outstanding of 54.97 is near median its 10-year median of 58.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.04 to a high of 69.17. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.96. Kobe Steel's value of 54.97 is 7.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #353 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobe Steel ranks #353 out of 606 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Kobe Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.96. Kobe Steel's value of 54.97 is 7.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobe Steel's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 53.04 to 69.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.30 vs. the industry median of 50.96, Kobe Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 50.96, based on 606 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. Kobe Steel's current Days Sales Outstanding of 54.97 is 7.9% 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 Kobe Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kobe Steel's current Days Sales Outstanding is 54.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (KBSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.60, compared to a current price of $12.35 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 54.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.30 and 7.9% above the Steel industry median of 50.96. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 54.97 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 Kobe Steel (KBSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.35 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.60.
GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KBSTF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 54.97 (near median its 10-year median of 58.30)
GF Value™: $10.60 vs. price of $12.35 (16.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% above the Steel median (#353 of 606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KBSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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