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Ryerson HoldingRYZ -5.18%68 Days Sales Outstanding is 40.35 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 36.30. GuruFocus rates RYZ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Ryerson Holding ranks better than 89.31% on this metric.
Ryerson Holding (NYSE:RYZ) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Ryerson Holding Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryerson Holding's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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RYZ vs PRLB, IIIN, MEC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ryerson Holding'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.
Ryerson Holding Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ryerson Holding's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryerson Holding's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Ryerson Holding 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.
Ryerson Holding (RYZ) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.35 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Ryerson Holding and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 36.30. Over the past decade, Ryerson Holding's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.47 to 42.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #325 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Ryerson Holding's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Ryerson Holding's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.35 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 36.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.47 to a high of 42.33. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.79. Ryerson Holding's value of 40.35 is 50.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #325 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ryerson Holding has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryerson Holding's Days Sales Outstanding compare to PRLB and IIIN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ryerson Holding ranks #325 out of 3041 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Ryerson Holding in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.79. Ryerson Holding's value of 40.35 is 50.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ryerson Holding's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.47 to 42.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.30 vs. the industry median of 80.79, Ryerson Holding 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 80.79, based on 3,041 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. Ryerson Holding's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.35 is 50.1% 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 Ryerson Holding and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryerson Holding's current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.35, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 36.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryerson Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryerson Holding (RYZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.18, compared to a current price of $23.97 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.35, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 36.30 and 50.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 80.79. Ryerson Holding's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Ryerson Holding (RYZ), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.35 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 Ryerson Holding (RYZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryerson Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.97 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.18.
GuruFocus considers Ryerson Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RYZ:
Days Sales Outstanding: 40.35 (11% above median its 10-year median of 36.30)
GF Value™: $21.18 vs. price of $23.97 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% below the Industrial Products median (#325 of 3041)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryerson Holding Corp provides a metals service center, and value-added processor and is a distributor of industrial metals with operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In addition to its North American operations, it conducts processing and distribution operations in China. It carries a full line of products in stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and alloy steels and a limited line of nickel and red metals in various shapes and forms. The company has one operating and reportable segment, metals service centers. It derives substantially all of its sales from the processing and distribution of met. Geographically, the majority revenue is generated from the United States.
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