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Knife RiverKNF +0.79%68 Days Sales Outstanding is 19.90 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 18.96. GuruFocus rates KNF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, Knife River ranks better than 83.5% on this metric.
Knife River's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $205 Mil. Knife River's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $939 Mil.
Hence, Knife River's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knife River's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
KNF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.84 Med: 18.96 Max: 30.89
Current: 25.76
During the past 6 years, Knife River's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 30.89. The lowest was 16.84. And the median was 18.96.
KNF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 83.5% of 406
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 57.27
vs KNF: 25.76
Knife River's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (23.80) to Jun. 2026 (19.90).
Knife River (NYSE:KNF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Knife River Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Knife River Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knife River'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.
KNF vs USLM, TTAM, TGLS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Knife River'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.
Knife River Days Sales Outstanding vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Knife River's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knife River'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.
Knife River (KNF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 19.90 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Knife River and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.96. Over the past decade, Knife River's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.84 to 30.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #67 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Knife River's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Knife River's current Days Sales Outstanding of 19.90 is near median its 10-year median of 18.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.84 to a high of 30.89. The Building Materials industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.27. Knife River's value of 19.90 is 65.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knife River ranks #67 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knife River has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knife River's Days Sales Outstanding compare to USLM and TTAM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #67 out of 406 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Knife River in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.27. Knife River's value of 19.90 is 65.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Knife River's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.84 to 30.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.96 vs. the industry median of 57.27, Knife River 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 57.27, based on 406 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. Knife River's current Days Sales Outstanding of 19.90 is 65.3% 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 Knife River and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 57.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knife River's current Days Sales Outstanding is 19.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knife River stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River (KNF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $89.26, compared to a current price of $57.63 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 19.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.96 and 65.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 57.27. Knife River's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Knife River (KNF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 19.90 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 Knife River (KNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $57.63 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $89.26.
GuruFocus considers Knife River to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KNF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 19.90 (near median its 10-year median of 18.96)
GF Value™: $89.26 vs. price of $57.63 (35.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.3% below the Building Materials median (#67 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knife River Corp is a people-first construction materials and contracting services company. It provides construction materials and contracting services to build safe roads, bridges, airport runways, and other critical infrastructure needs that connect people. The group is a provider of crushed stone, sand, and gravel in the United States. It operates through four reportable segments: West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services.
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