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Mercury NZMGHTF +8.44%87 Days Sales Outstanding is 47.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 48.43. GuruFocus rates MGHTF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.06. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Mercury NZ ranks better than 70.39% on this metric.
Mercury NZ's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $233 Mil. Mercury NZ's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $902 Mil.
Hence, Mercury NZ's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 47.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercury NZ's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
MGHTF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.55 Med: 48.43 Max: 67.77
Current: 45.32
During the past 13 years, Mercury NZ's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 67.77. The lowest was 43.55. And the median was 48.43.
MGHTF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 70.39% of 412
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 64.67
vs MGHTF: 45.32
Mercury NZ's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (42.62) to Jun. 2026 (47.17).
Mercury NZ (OTCPK:MGHTF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Mercury NZ Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Mercury NZ Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercury NZ'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.
Mercury NZ Days Sales Outstanding Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Mercury NZ'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.
Mercury NZ Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Mercury NZ's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercury NZ'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.
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 47.17 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Mercury NZ and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.43. Over the past decade, Mercury NZ's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.55 to 67.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #122 out of 412 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is Mercury NZ's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Mercury NZ's current Days Sales Outstanding of 47.17 is near median its 10-year median of 48.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.55 to a high of 67.77. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.67. Mercury NZ's value of 47.17 is 27.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #122 out of 412 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercury NZ has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercury NZ's Days Sales Outstanding compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Mercury NZ ranks #122 out of 412 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Mercury NZ in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.67. Mercury NZ's value of 47.17 is 27.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Mercury NZ's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 43.55 to 67.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.43 vs. the industry median of 64.67, Mercury NZ 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 64.67, based on 412 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. Mercury NZ's current Days Sales Outstanding of 47.17 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 Mercury NZ and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercury NZ's current Days Sales Outstanding is 47.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercury NZ stock overvalued right now?
Mercury NZ (MGHTF) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 47.17. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.06, compared to a current price of $4.37 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 47.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.43 and 27.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 64.67. Mercury NZ's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 Mercury NZ (MGHTF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 47.17 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 Mercury NZ (MGHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercury NZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.37 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.06.
Key valuation signals for MGHTF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 47.17 (near median its 10-year median of 48.43)
GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $4.37 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#122 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercury NZ (formerly Mighty River Power) generates more than 15% of New Zealand's electricity and is one of the four major electricity generators and suppliers in the country. All electricity is generated from renewable sources, which makes it one of the lowest-cost providers of electricity. The company operates nine hydro stations and five geothermal power plants in the North Island and some wind farms. Mercury sells electricity to residential and commercial customers and has the largest share of the key Auckland market.
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