Orica (OCLDY) Days Sales Outstanding: 40.50 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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OCLDY Orica Ltd OCLDY
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What is Orica Days Sales Outstanding?

Orica OCLDY 73 Days Sales Outstanding is 40.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 42.61. GuruFocus rates OCLDY with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,577 Chemicals companies, Orica ranks better than 77.87% on this metric.

Orica's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $605 Mil. Orica's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,726 Mil. Hence, Orica's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Orica's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

OCLDY' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.64   Med: 42.61   Max: 55.78
Current: 40.48

During the past 13 years, Orica's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 55.78. The lowest was 36.64. And the median was 42.61.

OCLDY's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
77.87% of 1577 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 65.12 vs OCLDY: 40.48

Orica's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Mar. 2025 (40.72) to Mar. 2026 (40.50).


Orica  (OTCPK:OCLDY) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Orica Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Orica Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orica'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.

Orica Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Orica Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Orica Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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OCLDY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Orica'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.


Orica Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Orica's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Orica's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Orica 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Orica's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Sep. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (531.483 + 574.142) / 2 ) / 5372.361*365
=552.8125 / 5372.361*365
=37.56

Orica's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (574.142 + 635.719) / 2 ) / 2725.754*365 / 2
=604.9305 / 2725.754*365 / 2
=40.50

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.50 mean?
Orica (OCLDY) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.50 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Orica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.61. Over the past decade, Orica's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.64 to 55.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Orica ranks #349 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Orica's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Orica's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.50 is near median its 10-year median of 42.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.64 to a high of 55.78. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.12. Orica's value of 40.50 is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orica ranks #349 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orica has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orica's Days Sales Outstanding compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Orica ranks #349 out of 1577 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Orica in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.12. Orica's value of 40.50 is 37.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Orica's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.64 to 55.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.61 vs. the industry median of 65.12, Orica 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Chemicals companies is 65.12, based on 1,577 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. Orica's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.50 is 37.8% 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 Orica and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 65.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orica's current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orica (OCLDY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.03, compared to a current price of $17.00 — trading 41.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.61 and 37.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 65.12. Orica's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 Orica (OCLDY), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.50 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 Orica (OCLDY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $17.00 is trading 41.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.03. GuruFocus considers Orica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OCLDY:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 40.50 (near median its 10-year median of 42.61)
  • GF Value™: $12.03 vs. price of $17.00 (41.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.8% below the Chemicals median (#349 of 1577)

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Orica Business Description

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Address 1 Nicholson Street, Level 3, East Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3002
Orica is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of explosives and chemicals, primarily to the mining industry. It has operations in around 50 countries across six continents. Blasting solutions to the mining industry is the chief earnings engine. Orica has an approximate 28% share of the global commercial explosives market. It provided resins, steel bolts, and other products for underground mining and tunneling though this business is now sold. It also supplies chemicals such as sodium cyanide to the mining industry.
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