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Richardson ElectronicsRELL -1.56%60 Days Sales Outstanding is 41.49 as of May. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 47.78. GuruFocus rates RELL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,467 Hardware companies, Richardson Electronics ranks better than 82.73% on this metric.
Richardson Electronics (NAS:RELL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Richardson Electronics Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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Richardson Electronics Days Sales Outstanding Chart
RELL vs OPTX, MPTI, KULR: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Richardson Electronics'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.
Richardson Electronics Days Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Richardson Electronics's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Richardson Electronics's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Richardson Electronics 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.
* 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.
Richardson Electronics (RELL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 41.49 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Richardson Electronics and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 47.78. Over the past decade, Richardson Electronics' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.65 to 60.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #426 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Richardson Electronics' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Richardson Electronics' current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.49 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 47.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.65 to a high of 60.95. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.04. Richardson Electronics' value of 41.49 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #426 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Richardson Electronics has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richardson Electronics' Days Sales Outstanding compare to OPTX and MPTI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #426 out of 2467 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Richardson Electronics in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.04. Richardson Electronics' value of 41.49 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Richardson Electronics' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.65 to 60.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.78 vs. the industry median of 73.04, Richardson Electronics 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 73.04, based on 2,467 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. Richardson Electronics's current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.49 is 43.2% 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 Richardson Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Richardson Electronics's current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.49, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 47.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richardson Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics (RELL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.84, compared to a current price of $17.72 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.49, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 47.78 and 43.2% below the Hardware industry median of 73.04. Richardson Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Richardson Electronics (RELL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.49 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 Richardson Electronics (RELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.72 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.84.
GuruFocus considers Richardson Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RELL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 41.49 (13% below median its 10-year median of 47.78)
GF Value™: $11.84 vs. price of $17.72 (49.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Hardware median (#426 of 2467)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Richardson Electronics Ltd provides engineered solutions, power grid, and microwave tubes and related consumables, power conversion, RF and microwave components, high-value flat panel detector solutions, replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment and customized display solutions. The company's segment includes Power and Microwave Technologies, Green Energy Solutions, Canvys, and Healthcare. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Power and Microwave Technologies segment, which includes the power grid and microwave tube business and RF, Wireless and Power technologies.
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