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Northern Star ResourcesNESRF +0.53%94 Days Sales Outstanding is 16.61 as of Jun. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 7.93. GuruFocus rates NESRF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 782 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks better than 71.61% on this metric.
Northern Star Resources (OTCPK:NESRF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Northern Star Resources Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northern Star Resources's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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Northern Star Resources Days Sales Outstanding Chart
NESRF vs NEM, AU: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Northern Star Resources'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.
Northern Star Resources Days Sales Outstanding vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star Resources's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Northern Star Resources 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.
Northern Star Resources (NESRF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 16.61 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Northern Star Resources and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 7.93. Over the past decade, Northern Star Resources' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 4.05 to 16.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #222 out of 782 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Northern Star Resources' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Northern Star Resources' current Days Sales Outstanding of 16.61 is 109% above median its 10-year median of 7.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.05 to a high of 16.35. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 37.33. Northern Star Resources' value of 16.61 is 55.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #222 out of 782 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' Days Sales Outstanding compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #222 out of 782 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Northern Star Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 37.33. Northern Star Resources' value of 16.61 is 55.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Northern Star Resources' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 4.05 to 16.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.93 vs. the industry median of 37.33, Northern Star Resources 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Metals & Mining companies is 37.33, based on 782 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. Northern Star Resources's current Days Sales Outstanding of 16.61 is 55.5% 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 Northern Star Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 37.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Star Resources's current Days Sales Outstanding is 16.61, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 7.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (NESRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.17, compared to a current price of $17.05 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 16.61, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 7.93 and 55.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 37.33. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 16.61 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.05 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.17.
GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NESRF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 16.61 (109% above median its 10-year median of 7.93)
GF Value™: $15.17 vs. price of $17.05 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#222 of 782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NESRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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