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MatsonMATX +1.66%82 Days Sales Outstanding is 27.92 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 33.28. GuruFocus rates MATX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $151.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Matson ranks better than 71.82% on this metric.
Matson's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $297 Mil. Matson's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $969 Mil.
Hence, Matson's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 27.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Matson's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
MATX'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.73 Med: 33.28 Max: 35.93
Current: 29.91
During the past 13 years, Matson's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 35.93. The lowest was 25.73. And the median was 33.28.
MATX's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 71.82% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 46.92
vs MATX: 29.91
Matson's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (30.75) to Jun. 2026 (27.92).
Matson (NYSE:MATX) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Matson Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Matson Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Matson'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.
MATX vs KEX, SBLK, ZIM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Matson'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.
Matson Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Matson's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matson'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.
Matson (MATX) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 27.92 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Matson and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 33.28. Over the past decade, Matson's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.73 to 35.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Matson ranks #281 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Matson's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Matson's current Days Sales Outstanding of 27.92 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 33.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.73 to a high of 35.93. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.92. Matson's value of 27.92 is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matson ranks #281 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Matson has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matson's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KEX and SBLK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Matson ranks #281 out of 997 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Matson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.92. Matson's value of 27.92 is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Matson's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 25.73 to 35.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.28 vs. the industry median of 46.92, Matson 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 46.92, based on 997 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. Matson's current Days Sales Outstanding of 27.92 is 40.5% 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 Matson and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matson's current Days Sales Outstanding is 27.92, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 33.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matson (MATX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $151.85, compared to a current price of $217.30 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 27.92, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 33.28 and 40.5% below the Transportation industry median of 46.92. Matson's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 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 Matson (MATX), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 27.92 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 Matson (MATX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $217.30 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $151.85.
GuruFocus considers Matson to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MATX:
Days Sales Outstanding: 27.92 (16% below median its 10-year median of 33.28)
GF Value™: $151.85 vs. price of $217.30 (43.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Transportation median (#281 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MATX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matson Inc is engaged in providing ocean transportation and logistics services. The company has two reportable business segments: Ocean Transportation and Logistics. The Ocean Transportation segment provides ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, California, Okinawa, and different islands in the South Pacific. The Logistics segment offers long-haul and regional highway trucking services, warehousing and distribution services, supply chain management, and freight forwarding services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Ocean Transportation segment.
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