OUST (Ouster) Days Sales Outstanding: 40.33 (As of Jun. 2026) — 27% Below Median

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OUST Ouster Inc OUST
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GF Value $15.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ouster Days Sales Outstanding?

Ouster OUST -2.88% 62 Days Sales Outstanding is 40.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 54.99. GuruFocus rates OUST with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,468 Hardware companies, Ouster ranks better than 85.62% on this metric.

Ouster's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $24.1 Mil. Ouster's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $54.6 Mil. Hence, Ouster's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 40.33.

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

OUST' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.4   Med: 54.99   Max: 97.66
Current: 41.4

During the past 7 years, Ouster's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 97.66. The lowest was 41.40. And the median was 54.99.

OUST's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
85.62% of 2468 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 73.92 vs OUST: 41.40

Ouster's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Jun. 2025 (43.33) to Jun. 2026 (40.33).


Ouster  (NAS:OUST) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Ouster Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Ouster Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ouster'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.

Ouster Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Ouster Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 70.93 97.66 56.56 53.42 49.23

Ouster Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 43.33 46.36 38.55 50.67 40.33

OUST vs ROG, CTS, BHE: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ouster'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.


Ouster Days Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ouster's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ouster 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.

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

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (17.941 + 27.753) / 2 ) / 169.384*365
=22.847 / 169.384*365
=49.23

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

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (26.195 + 22.096) / 2 ) / 54.626*365 / 4
=24.1455 / 54.626*365 / 4
=40.33

* 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 40.33 mean?
Ouster (OUST) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.33 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Ouster and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 54.99. Over the past decade, Ouster's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.40 to 97.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Ouster ranks #355 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Ouster's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Ouster's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.33 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 54.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.40 to a high of 97.66. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.92. Ouster's value of 40.33 is 45.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ouster ranks #355 out of 2468 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ouster has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ouster's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ROG and CTS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ouster ranks #355 out of 2468 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Ouster in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.92. Ouster's value of 40.33 is 45.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ouster's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.40 to 97.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.99 vs. the industry median of 73.92, Ouster 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Hardware companies is 73.92, based on 2,468 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. Ouster's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.33 is 45.4% 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 Ouster and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ouster's current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.33, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 54.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ouster stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ouster (OUST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.43, compared to a current price of $42.13 — trading 173% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.33, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 54.99 and 45.4% below the Hardware industry median of 73.92. Ouster's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Ouster (OUST), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.33 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 Ouster (OUST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ouster stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.13 is trading 173% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.43. GuruFocus considers Ouster to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OUST:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 40.33 (27% below median its 10-year median of 54.99)
  • GF Value™: $15.43 vs. price of $42.13 (173% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.4% below the Hardware median (#355 of 2468)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OUST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ouster Business Description

Address 350 Treat Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94110
Ouster Inc is a provider of lidar sensors for the automotive, industrial, robotics, and smart infrastructure industries. Ouster's products include high-resolution scanning and solid-state digital lidar sensors, Velodyne Lidar sensors, and software solutions. The company operates in the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It derives maximum revenue from the Americas. The Company operates as one reportable and operating segment, which relates to the sale and production of lidar sensor kits.
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