PRXM (Proxim Wireless) Days Sales Outstanding: 39.03 (As of Mar. 2010)

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What is Proxim Wireless Days Sales Outstanding?

Proxim Wireless PRXM Days Sales Outstanding is 39.03 as of Mar. 2010.

Proxim Wireless's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2010 was $3.30 Mil. Proxim Wireless's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2010 was $7.72 Mil. Hence, Proxim Wireless's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2010 was 39.03.

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

PRXM's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 74.58
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

Proxim Wireless's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Sep. 2008 (37.84) to Mar. 2010 (39.03).


Proxim Wireless  (OTCPK:PRXM) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Proxim Wireless Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Proxim Wireless Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Proxim Wireless'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.

Proxim Wireless Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Proxim Wireless Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Days Sales Outstanding
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Proxim Wireless Quarterly Data
Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Dec09 Mar10
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PRXM vs OSAT, GTXO, DGDM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Proxim Wireless'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.


Proxim Wireless Days Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry

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

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



Proxim Wireless 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.

Proxim Wireless's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2009 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2009 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2008 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2009 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2009 )*Days in Period
=( (4.084 + 2.983) / 2 ) / 29.681*365
=3.5335 / 29.681*365
=43.45

Proxim Wireless's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2010 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2010 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2009 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2010 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2010 )*Days in Period
=( (2.983 + 3.618) / 2 ) / 7.717*365 / 4
=3.3005 / 7.717*365 / 4
=39.03

* 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 39.03 mean?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 39.03 as of Mar. 2010. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Proxim Wireless and its competitors.
Is Proxim Wireless' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Proxim Wireless' current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.03. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.58. Proxim Wireless' value of 39.03 is 47.7% below this industry median.
How does Proxim Wireless' Days Sales Outstanding compare to OSAT and GTXO?
Proxim Wireless' Days Sales Outstanding of 39.03 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.58. Proxim Wireless' value of 39.03 is 47.7% below this benchmark. 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 74.58, 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. Proxim Wireless's current Days Sales Outstanding of 39.03 is 47.7% 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 Proxim Wireless and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proxim Wireless's current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proxim Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 39.03. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.03 and 47.7% below the Hardware industry median of 74.58. 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 Proxim Wireless (PRXM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 39.03 as of Mar. 2010. 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.

Proxim Wireless Business Description

Address 2114 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Proxim Wireless Corp provides solutions for broadband wireless networks for enterprises, governments, and service providers. Its systems enable a variety of wireless applications, including security and surveillance, VoIP, last-mile access, enterprise LAN, and point-to-point backhaul. The company's product offerings include the Edge 1000 series of wireless broadband solutions; the Stratum series of 5 GHz and 6 GHz fixed wireless solutions for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity; ORiNOCO AP-9200R, an IP67-rated outdoor access point; ProximVision, a cloud-enabled carrier management system and WLAN controller; and Link calculator and estimator tools. Proxim serves customers through distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers.