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SGS AGSGSOF 82 Days Sales Outstanding is 51.61 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 53.15. GuruFocus rates SGSOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $108.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,061 Business Services companies, SGS AG ranks better than 59.85% on this metric.
SGS AG's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,303 Mil. SGS AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,608 Mil.
Hence, SGS AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 51.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGS AG's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
SGSOF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.83 Med: 53.15 Max: 59.36
Current: 51.28
During the past 13 years, SGS AG's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 59.36. The lowest was 50.83. And the median was 53.15.
SGSOF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 59.85% of 1061
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 58.4
vs SGSOF: 51.28
SGS AG's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (49.62) to Jun. 2026 (51.61).
SGS AG (OTCPK:SGSOF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
SGS AG Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
SGS AG Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGS AG'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.
SGSOF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, SGS AG'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.
SGS AG Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SGS AG's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGS AG'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.
SGS AG (SGSOF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 51.61 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on SGS AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.15. Over the past decade, SGS AG's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 50.83 to 59.36. According to the industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #426 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is SGS AG's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
SGS AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 51.61 is near median its 10-year median of 53.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.83 to a high of 59.36. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.40. SGS AG's value of 51.61 is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #426 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SGS AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGS AG's Days Sales Outstanding compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SGS AG ranks #426 out of 1061 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts SGS AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.40. SGS AG's value of 51.61 is 11.6% below this benchmark. Historically, SGS AG's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 50.83 to 59.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.15 vs. the industry median of 58.40, SGS AG 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 58.40, based on 1,061 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. SGS AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 51.61 is 11.6% 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 SGS AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 58.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGS AG's current Days Sales Outstanding is 51.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SGS AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGS AG (SGSOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $108.32, compared to a current price of $115.47 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 51.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.15 and 11.6% below the Business Services industry median of 58.40. SGS AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 SGS AG (SGSOF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 51.61 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 SGS AG (SGSOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGS AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $115.47 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $108.32.
GuruFocus considers SGS AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGSOF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 51.61 (near median its 10-year median of 53.15)
GF Value™: $108.32 vs. price of $115.47 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% below the Business Services median (#426 of 1061)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGSOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Switzerland-listed SGS is the largest and one of the oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. The company's primary activities involve testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure global/company standards. SGS is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across agriculture, food, life sciences, and transportation services. SGS was first listed in 1981 and employs almost 100,000 people worldwide.
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