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Vardhman Special SteelsNSE:VSSL -2.05%69 Days Sales Outstanding is 52.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 62.37. GuruFocus rates NSE:VSSL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹229.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Steel companies, Vardhman Special Steels ranks worse than 57.43% on this metric.
Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Vardhman Special Steels Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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Vardhman Special Steels Days Sales Outstanding Chart
NSE:VSSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vardhman Special Steels'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.
Vardhman Special Steels Days Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vardhman Special Steels's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vardhman Special Steels's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Vardhman Special Steels 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.
Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 52.17 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 62.37. Over the past decade, Vardhman Special Steels' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 51.27 to 103.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #348 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Vardhman Special Steels' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Vardhman Special Steels' current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.17 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 62.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.27 to a high of 103.99. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.48. Vardhman Special Steels' value of 52.17 is 3.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #348 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vardhman Special Steels has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vardhman Special Steels' Days Sales Outstanding compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #348 out of 606 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Vardhman Special Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.48. Vardhman Special Steels' value of 52.17 is 3.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Vardhman Special Steels' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 51.27 to 103.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.37 vs. the industry median of 50.48, Vardhman Special Steels has consistently been above 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 Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 50.48, based on 606 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. Vardhman Special Steels's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.17 is 3.3% above 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 Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vardhman Special Steels's current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.17, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 62.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vardhman Special Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹229.23, compared to a current price of ₹348.70 — trading 52.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.17, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 62.37 and 3.3% above the Steel industry median of 50.48. Vardhman Special Steels' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.17 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹348.70 is trading 52.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹229.23.
GuruFocus considers Vardhman Special Steels to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VSSL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 52.17 (16% below median its 10-year median of 62.37)
GF Value™: ₹229.23 vs. price of ₹348.70 (52.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.3% above the Steel median (#348 of 606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VSSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vardhman Special Steels Ltd is engaged in manufacturing steel bars and rods. The company caters to diverse requirements of hot-rolled bars for Engineering, Automotive, Tractor, Bearing and Allied Industries. Its products include Carbon steel, Carbon manganese steel, Chrome steel, Chrome manganese steel, Chrome moly steel, Boron steel, Vanadium steel, and Ball bearing steel. The company manufactures products using techniques such as Steel melting, Rolling Mill, Heat treatment and Bright bar shop. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of black bars. The company's operations are mainly located within India and also has a presence outside India.
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