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Mesa Air Group's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was $14.5 Mil. Mesa Air Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was $90.7 Mil.
Hence, Mesa Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was 14.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mesa Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
MESA'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46 Med: 6.16 Max: 12.95
Current: 10.39
During the past 13 years, Mesa Air Group's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 12.95. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 6.16.
MESA's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 46.945
vs MESA: 10.39
Mesa Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Sep. 2024 (4.44) to Sep. 2025 (14.63).
Mesa Air Group (NAS:MESA) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Mesa Air Group Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Mesa Air Group Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesa Air Group'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.
MESA vs SNCY, ULCC, ALGT: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Mesa Air Group'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.
Mesa Air Group Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mesa Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesa Air Group'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.
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 14.63 as of Sep. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Mesa Air Group and its competitors. This is 138% above median its historical median of 6.16. Over the past decade, Mesa Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.46 to 12.95.
Is Mesa Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Mesa Air Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 14.63 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 6.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 12.95. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.95. Mesa Air Group's value of 14.63 is 68.8% below this industry median. Overall, Mesa Air Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesa Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding compare to SNCY and ULCC?
Mesa Air Group's Days Sales Outstanding of 14.63 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.95. Mesa Air Group's value of 14.63 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Mesa Air Group's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.46 to 12.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.16 vs. the industry median of 46.95, Mesa Air Group 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 46.95, based on 996 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. Mesa Air Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 14.63 is 68.8% 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 Mesa Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesa Air Group's current Days Sales Outstanding is 14.63, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 6.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesa Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Mesa Air Group (MESA) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 14.63. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $1.40 — trading 89.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 14.63, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 6.16 and 68.8% below the Transportation industry median of 46.95. Mesa Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 14.63 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Mesa Air Group (MESA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesa Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.40 is trading 89.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.
Key valuation signals for MESA:
Days Sales Outstanding: 14.63 (138% above median its 10-year median of 6.16)
GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $1.40 (89.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.8% below the Transportation median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MESA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mesa Air Group Inc is a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service. It provides services to the District of Columbia, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico, and cargo services out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Flights are operated as American Eagle, United Express, or DHL Express flights to the terms of capacity purchase agreements with American and United and a flight services agreement with DHL. The business has a presence in domestic hubs and cities, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Washington-Dulles, and other regions.
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