LCDX (Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics) Days Sales Outstanding: 47.38 (As of Mar. 2014)

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What is Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Days Sales Outstanding?

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics LCDX Days Sales Outstanding is 47.38 as of Mar. 2014.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2014 was $0.45 Mil. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2014 was $0.86 Mil. Hence, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2014 was 47.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

LCDX's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 65.03
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Mar. 2013 (38.52) to Mar. 2014 (47.38).


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics  (OTCPK:LCDX) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics'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.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Days Sales Outstanding
15.21 29.46 36.63 71.13 57.85

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Quarterly Data
Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 38.52 34.66 18.40 30.64 47.38

LCDX vs VICA, CRVW, RSLS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics'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.


Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Days Sales Outstanding vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.



Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2013 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2012 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2013 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2013 )*Days in Period
=( (0.559 + 0.5) / 2 ) / 3.341*365
=0.5295 / 3.341*365
=57.85

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2014 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2014 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2013 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2014 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2014 )*Days in Period
=( (0.5 + 0.391) / 2 ) / 0.858*365 / 4
=0.4455 / 0.858*365 / 4
=47.38

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 47.38 mean?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (LCDX) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 47.38 as of Mar. 2014. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics and its competitors.
Is Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' current Days Sales Outstanding is 47.38. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.03. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' value of 47.38 is 27.1% below this industry median.
How does Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' Days Sales Outstanding compare to VICA and CRVW?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' Days Sales Outstanding of 47.38 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.03. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics' value of 47.38 is 27.1% below this benchmark. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 65.03, based on 810 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. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's current Days Sales Outstanding of 47.38 is 27.1% 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 Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics's current Days Sales Outstanding is 47.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics stock overvalued right now?
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (LCDX) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 47.38. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 47.38 and 27.1% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 65.03. 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 Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics (LCDX), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 47.38 as of Mar. 2014. 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.

Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Business Description

Address 50 Methodist Hill Drive, Suite 1000, Rochester, NY, USA, 14623
Caliber Imaging & Diagnostics Inc is a medical device company engaged in developing, manufacturing, marketing & selling point-of-care cellular imaging systems to diagnose skin cancer. It offers clinical imaging and research imaging solutions that shows tissue at the cellular level. Its products portfolio includes; VivaScope; VivaScope 3000, 1500 & 2500; and VivaNet and VivaScan.