QKLS (QKL Stores) Days Sales Outstanding: 1.17 (As of Dec. 2015)

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What is QKL Stores Days Sales Outstanding?

QKL Stores QKLS Days Sales Outstanding is 1.17 as of Dec. 2015.

QKL Stores's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Dec. 2015 was $0.8 Mil. QKL Stores's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2015 was $62.4 Mil. Hence, QKL Stores's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Dec. 2015 was 1.17.

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

QKLS's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 21.26
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

QKL Stores's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Dec. 2014 (0.76) to Dec. 2015 (1.17).

QKL Stores  (OTCPK:QKLS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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

QKL Stores Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms

QKL Stores Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QKL Stores'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.

QKL Stores Days Sales Outstanding Chart

QKL Stores Annual Data
Trend Apr06 Apr07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Days Sales Outstanding
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.46 0.87 1.00 1.09

QKL Stores Quarterly Data
Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15
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 0.76 0.85 1.36 1.43 1.17

QKLS vs IFMK, HWIN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, QKL Stores'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.

QKL Stores Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, QKL Stores's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


QKL Stores 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.

QKL Stores's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2015 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2014 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2015 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2015 )*Days in Period
=( (0.949 + 0.668) / 2 ) / 270.064*365
=0.8085 / 270.064*365
=1.09

QKL Stores's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Dec. 2015 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2015 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2015 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2015 )*Days in Period
=( (0.937 + 0.668) / 2 ) / 62.449*365 / 4
=0.8025 / 62.449*365 / 4
=1.17

* 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 1.17 mean?
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 1.17 as of Dec. 2015. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on QKL Stores and its competitors.
Is QKL Stores' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
QKL Stores' current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.17. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.26. QKL Stores' value of 1.17 is 94.5% below this industry median.
How does QKL Stores' Days Sales Outstanding compare to IFMK and HWIN?
QKL Stores' Days Sales Outstanding of 1.17 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.26. QKL Stores' value of 1.17 is 94.5% 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Defensive companies is 21.26, based on 301 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. QKL Stores's current Days Sales Outstanding of 1.17 is 94.5% 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 QKL Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QKL Stores's current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QKL Stores stock overvalued right now?
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 1.17. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.17 and 94.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 21.26. 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 QKL Stores (QKLS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.17 as of Dec. 2015. 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.

QKL Stores Business Description

Address 4 Nanreyuan Street, Dongfeng Road, Zhuangyi Wang, Sartu District, Daqing, CHN, 163300
QKL Stores Inc is engaged in the operation of retail chain stores in northeastern China and Inner Mongolia. The company's supermarkets and hypermarkets sell merchandise including groceries, fresh food, and non-food items.