MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Days Sales Outstanding: 63.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median

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MAL:MTP MaltaPost PLC MAL:MTP
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What is MaltaPost Days Sales Outstanding?

MaltaPost MAL:MTP 59 Days Sales Outstanding is 63.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 50.56. GuruFocus rates MAL:MTP with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, MaltaPost ranks worse than 76.65% on this metric.

MaltaPost's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.39 Mil. MaltaPost's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.97 Mil. Hence, MaltaPost's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 63.90.

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

MAL:MTP' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.32   Med: 50.56   Max: 75.4
Current: 75.4

During the past 13 years, MaltaPost's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 75.40. The lowest was 32.32. And the median was 50.56.

MAL:MTP's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
76.65% of 1002 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 46.765 vs MAL:MTP: 75.40

MaltaPost's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Mar. 2025 (74.18) to Mar. 2026 (63.90).


MaltaPost  (MAL:MTP) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


MaltaPost Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


MaltaPost Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MaltaPost'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.

MaltaPost Days Sales Outstanding Chart

MaltaPost Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Sales Outstanding
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MaltaPost Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 68.73 81.75 74.18 75.47 63.90

MAL:MTP vs UPS, FDX, EXPD: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, MaltaPost'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.


MaltaPost Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MaltaPost's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MaltaPost's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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MaltaPost 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.

MaltaPost's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (6.341 + 6.311) / 2 ) / 42.662*365
=6.326 / 42.662*365
=54.12

MaltaPost's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (6.311 + 10.473) / 2 ) / 23.966*365 / 2
=8.392 / 23.966*365 / 2
=63.90

* 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 63.90 mean?
MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 63.90 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on MaltaPost and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 50.56. Over the past decade, MaltaPost's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.32 to 75.40. According to the industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #768 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is MaltaPost's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
MaltaPost's current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.90 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 50.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.32 to a high of 75.40. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.77. MaltaPost's value of 63.90 is 36.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #768 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MaltaPost has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaltaPost's Days Sales Outstanding compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #768 out of 1002 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places MaltaPost in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.77. MaltaPost's value of 63.90 is 36.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MaltaPost's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.32 to 75.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.56 vs. the industry median of 46.77, MaltaPost 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 46.77, based on 1,002 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. MaltaPost's current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.90 is 36.6% 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 MaltaPost and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MaltaPost's current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.90, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 50.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MaltaPost stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.51, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.90, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 50.56 and 36.6% above the Transportation industry median of 46.77. MaltaPost's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.90 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.51. GuruFocus considers MaltaPost to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:MTP:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 63.90 (26% above median its 10-year median of 50.56)
  • GF Value™: €0.51 vs. price of €0.49 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.6% above the Transportation median (#768 of 1002)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MaltaPost Business Description

Address 305, Qormi Road, Marsa, MLT, 1001
MaltaPost PLC is a postal services company. It is the sole universal service provider of postal service in the Maltese islands. The company mainly collects and delivers mail to every address on the island, and operates through a comprehensive retail network of outlets. Mainstream sources of business include Postal, Philatelic, Insurance Commission, and Other. Geographically, it earns revenue through its postal and related services from the International cross-border and the Malta market.
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