PCDAF (Postmedia Network Canada) Days Sales Outstanding: 36.43 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Postmedia Network Canada Days Sales Outstanding?

Postmedia Network Canada PCDAF 33 Days Sales Outstanding is 36.43 as of May. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 40.17. GuruFocus rates PCDAF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Media - Diversified companies, Postmedia Network Canada ranks better than 70.9% on this metric.

Postmedia Network Canada's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $42.7 Mil. Postmedia Network Canada's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $106.9 Mil. Hence, Postmedia Network Canada's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 36.43.

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

PCDAF' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.99   Med: 40.17   Max: 49.46
Current: 46.71

During the past 13 years, Postmedia Network Canada's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 49.46. The lowest was 35.99. And the median was 40.17.

PCDAF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
70.9% of 1000 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 66.83 vs PCDAF: 46.71

Postmedia Network Canada's Days Sales Outstanding declined from May. 2025 (46.67) to May. 2026 (36.43).


Postmedia Network Canada  (OTCPK:PCDAF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Postmedia Network Canada Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Postmedia Network Canada Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Postmedia Network Canada'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.

Postmedia Network Canada Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Postmedia Network Canada Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Postmedia Network Canada Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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PCDAF vs NYT, WLY: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Postmedia Network Canada'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.


Postmedia Network Canada Days Sales Outstanding vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Postmedia Network Canada's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Postmedia Network Canada's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Postmedia Network Canada 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.

Postmedia Network Canada's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (39.495 + 42.885) / 2 ) / 312.732*365
=41.19 / 312.732*365
=48.07

Postmedia Network Canada's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Feb. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (42.201 + 43.177) / 2 ) / 106.926*365 / 4
=42.689 / 106.926*365 / 4
=36.43

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 36.43 mean?
Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 36.43 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Postmedia Network Canada and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.17. Over the past decade, Postmedia Network Canada's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 35.99 to 49.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Postmedia Network Canada ranks #291 out of 1000 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Postmedia Network Canada's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Postmedia Network Canada's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.43 is near median its 10-year median of 40.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.99 to a high of 49.46. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.83. Postmedia Network Canada's value of 36.43 is 45.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Postmedia Network Canada ranks #291 out of 1000 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Postmedia Network Canada has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Postmedia Network Canada's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Postmedia Network Canada ranks #291 out of 1000 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Postmedia Network Canada in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.83. Postmedia Network Canada's value of 36.43 is 45.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Postmedia Network Canada's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 35.99 to 49.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.17 vs. the industry median of 66.83, Postmedia Network Canada 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Media - Diversified companies is 66.83, based on 1,000 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. Postmedia Network Canada's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.43 is 45.5% 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 Postmedia Network Canada and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 66.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Postmedia Network Canada's current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Postmedia Network Canada stock overvalued right now?
Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.43. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $1.13 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.17 and 45.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 66.83. Postmedia Network Canada's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.43 as of May. 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 Postmedia Network Canada (PCDAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Postmedia Network Canada stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.13 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.

Key valuation signals for PCDAF:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 36.43 (near median its 10-year median of 40.17)
  • GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $1.13 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#291 of 1000)

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


Postmedia Network Canada Business Description

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Address 365 Bloor Street East, Legal Department, 12th Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4W 3L4
Postmedia Network Canada Corp is a holding company. It operates through the Newsmedia segment. The company's business consists of news and information gathering and dissemination operations, with products offered in local, regional and metropolitan markets in Canada through multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Postmedia's operations include an extensive distribution network, which also offers distribution services, for advertising flyers and parcels. The combination of these distribution platforms provides audiences with a variety of media through which to access and interact with Postmedia's content. The breadth of the company's reach and the diversity of its content enable advertisers to reach target audiences on a local, regional or national scale.
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