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NIONIOIF 60 Days Sales Outstanding is 4.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 28.54. GuruFocus rates NIOIF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, NIO ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.
NIO's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $183 Mil. NIO's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,705 Mil.
Hence, NIO's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for NIO's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
NIOIF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.83 Med: 28.54 Max: 55.77
Current: 4.83
During the past 10 years, NIO's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 55.77. The lowest was 4.83. And the median was 28.54.
NIOIF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 97.66% of 1323
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 60.87
vs NIOIF: 4.83
NIO's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (12.15) to Mar. 2026 (4.51).
NIO (OTCPK:NIOIF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
NIO Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
NIO Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIO'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.
NIOIF vs XPEV, LI, VFS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, NIO'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.
NIO Days Sales Outstanding vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, NIO's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIO'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.
NIO (NIOIF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 4.51 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on NIO and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 28.54. Over the past decade, NIO's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 4.83 to 55.77. According to the industry distribution chart, NIO ranks #31 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is NIO's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
NIO's current Days Sales Outstanding of 4.51 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 28.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.83 to a high of 55.77. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.87. NIO's value of 4.51 is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIO ranks #31 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NIO has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIO's Days Sales Outstanding compare to XPEV and LI?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, NIO ranks #31 out of 1323 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places NIO in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.87. NIO's value of 4.51 is 92.6% below this benchmark. Historically, NIO's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 4.83 to 55.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.54 vs. the industry median of 60.87, NIO 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Vehicles & Parts companies is 60.87, based on 1,323 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. NIO's current Days Sales Outstanding of 4.51 is 92.6% 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 NIO and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIO's current Days Sales Outstanding is 4.51, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 28.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIO (NIOIF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.95, compared to a current price of $4.15 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 4.51, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 28.54 and 92.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 60.87. NIO's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 NIO (NIOIF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 4.51 as of Mar. 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 NIO (NIOIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIO stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.15 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.95.
GuruFocus considers NIO to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NIOIF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 4.51 (84% below median its 10-year median of 28.54)
GF Value™: $7.95 vs. price of $4.15 (47.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#31 of 1323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NIOIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nio is a leading electric vehicle maker, targeting the premium segment. Founded in November 2014, Nio designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company differentiates itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as battery swapping and autonomous driving. Nio launched its first model, its ES8 seven-seater electric SUV, in December 2017, and began deliveries in June 2018. Its current model portfolio includes midsize to large sedans and SUVs. It sold around 326,000 EVs in 2025, accounting for about 2% of China's passenger new energy vehicle market.
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