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Progress SoftwareMEX:PRGS 50 Days Sales Outstanding is 48.91 as of May. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 59.72. GuruFocus rates MEX:PRGS with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN949.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,772 Software companies, Progress Software ranks better than 56.39% on this metric.
Progress Software (MEX:PRGS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Progress Software Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Progress Software'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.
MEX:PRGS vs PICS, NN, APPN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Progress Software'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.
Progress Software Days Sales Outstanding vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Progress Software's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Progress Software's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Progress Software 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.
* 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.
Progress Software (MEX:PRGS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 48.91 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Progress Software and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 59.72. Over the past decade, Progress Software's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 55.29 to 70.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Progress Software ranks #1209 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Progress Software's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Progress Software's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.91 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 59.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.29 to a high of 70.10. The Software industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.14. Progress Software's value of 48.91 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Progress Software ranks #1209 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Progress Software has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Progress Software's Days Sales Outstanding compare to PICS and NN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Progress Software ranks #1209 out of 2772 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Progress Software in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.14. Progress Software's value of 48.91 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, Progress Software's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 55.29 to 70.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.72 vs. the industry median of 61.14, Progress Software 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 Software company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Software companies is 61.14, based on 2,772 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. Progress Software's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.91 is 20% 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 Progress Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Progress Software's current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.91, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 59.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Progress Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software (MEX:PRGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN949.11, compared to a current price of MXN537.00 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.91, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 59.72 and 20% below the Software industry median of 61.14. Progress Software's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Progress Software (MEX:PRGS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.91 as of May. 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 Progress Software (MEX:PRGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Progress Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN537.00 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN949.11.
GuruFocus considers Progress Software to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PRGS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 48.91 (18% below median its 10-year median of 59.72)
GF Value™: MXN949.11 vs. price of MXN537.00 (43.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% below the Software median (#1209 of 2772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PRGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Progress Software Corp provides software products that enable customers to develop, deploy, and manage AI-powered applications and digital experiences. The Company operates across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific through subsidiaries and distributors, generating a majority of its revenue from the United States. Its product portfolio includes Progress Agentic RAG, Automate MFT, Chef, Corticon, DataDirect, Developer Tools, Flowmon, Kemp LoadMaster, MarkLogic, MOVEit, OpenEdge, Semaphore, ShareFile, Sitefinity, and WhatsUp Gold, offering solutions for application development, data connectivity, DevOps automation, managed file transfer, network security, and digital experience. It generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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