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Standard Motor ProductsSMP -0.22%85 Days Sales Outstanding is 61.06 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 45.92. GuruFocus rates SMP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Vehicles & Parts companies, Standard Motor Products ranks better than 50.15% on this metric.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE:SMP) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Standard Motor Products Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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Standard Motor Products Days Sales Outstanding Chart
SMP vs FOXF, HYLN, PLOW: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Standard Motor Products'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.
Standard Motor Products Days Sales Outstanding vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Standard Motor Products's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Motor Products's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Standard Motor Products 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.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 61.06 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Standard Motor Products and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 45.92. Over the past decade, Standard Motor Products' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 44.06 to 60.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #659 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Standard Motor Products' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Standard Motor Products' current Days Sales Outstanding of 61.06 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 45.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.06 to a high of 60.69. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.85. Standard Motor Products' value of 61.06 is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #659 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Motor Products has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Motor Products' Days Sales Outstanding compare to FOXF and HYLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Standard Motor Products ranks #659 out of 1322 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Standard Motor Products in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.85. Standard Motor Products' value of 61.06 is 0.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Motor Products' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 44.06 to 60.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.92 vs. the industry median of 60.85, Standard Motor Products has consistently been above 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Vehicles & Parts companies is 60.85, based on 1,322 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. Standard Motor Products's current Days Sales Outstanding of 61.06 is 0.3% above 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 Standard Motor Products and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Motor Products's current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.06, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 45.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Motor Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products (SMP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.72, compared to a current price of $37.01 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.06, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 45.92 and 0.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 60.85. Standard Motor Products' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Standard Motor Products (SMP), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.06 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 Standard Motor Products (SMP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Motor Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.01 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.72.
GuruFocus considers Standard Motor Products to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SMP:
Days Sales Outstanding: 61.06 (33% above median its 10-year median of 45.92)
GF Value™: $40.72 vs. price of $37.01 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#659 of 1322)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. It focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
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