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ScanSourceSCSC -1.12%72 Days Sales Outstanding is 73.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 66.41. GuruFocus rates SCSC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, ScanSource ranks better than 53.54% on this metric.
ScanSource's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $617 Mil. ScanSource's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $767 Mil.
Hence, ScanSource's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for ScanSource's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
SCSC'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.78 Med: 66.41 Max: 74.73
Current: 70.72
During the past 13 years, ScanSource's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 74.73. The lowest was 55.78. And the median was 66.41.
SCSC's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 53.54% of 2471
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 74.58
vs SCSC: 70.72
ScanSource's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (71.98) to Mar. 2026 (73.42).
ScanSource (NAS:SCSC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
ScanSource Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
ScanSource Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ScanSource'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.
SCSC vs NLST, CLMB, EACO: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, ScanSource'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.
ScanSource Days Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ScanSource's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ScanSource's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
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.
ScanSource (SCSC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 73.42 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on ScanSource and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 66.41. Over the past decade, ScanSource's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 55.78 to 74.73. According to the industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #1148 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is ScanSource's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
ScanSource's current Days Sales Outstanding of 73.42 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 66.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.78 to a high of 74.73. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.58. ScanSource's value of 73.42 is 1.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #1148 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ScanSource has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ScanSource's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NLST and CLMB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ScanSource ranks #1148 out of 2471 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts ScanSource in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 74.58. ScanSource's value of 73.42 is 1.6% below this benchmark. Historically, ScanSource's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 55.78 to 74.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.41 vs. the industry median of 74.58, ScanSource 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 74.58, based on 2,471 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. ScanSource's current Days Sales Outstanding of 73.42 is 1.6% 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 ScanSource 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. ScanSource's current Days Sales Outstanding is 73.42, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 66.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource (SCSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.81, compared to a current price of $54.81 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 73.42, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 66.41 and 1.6% below the Hardware industry median of 74.58. ScanSource's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 ScanSource (SCSC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 73.42 as of Mar. 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 ScanSource (SCSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ScanSource stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $54.81 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.81.
GuruFocus considers ScanSource to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCSC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 73.42 (11% above median its 10-year median of 66.41)
GF Value™: $43.81 vs. price of $54.81 (25.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% below the Hardware median (#1148 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ScanSource Inc provides value-added services for technology manufacturers and sells to resellers in specialty technology markets. The firm's operations are organized in two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions and Intelisys & Advisory Segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Specialty Technology Solutions segment. The Specialty Technology Solutions segment includes the company's business in mobility and barcode, POS, payments, security and networking technologies. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United States and Canada, and also has its presence in Brazil, and other countries.
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