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Sumitomo Electric IndustriesSMTOF -2.88%76 Days Sales Outstanding is 60.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 78.54. GuruFocus rates SMTOF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 76/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $5.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,323 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks worse than 55.71% on this metric.
* 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Days Sales Outstanding Chart
SMTOF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Electric Industries'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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Days Sales Outstanding vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Electric Industries's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Electric Industries's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Sumitomo Electric Industries 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 60.30 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 78.54. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Electric Industries' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 64.48 to 89.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #737 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current Days Sales Outstanding of 60.30 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 78.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.48 to a high of 89.14. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.87. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 60.30 is 0.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #737 out of 1323 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' Days Sales Outstanding compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #737 out of 1323 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Sumitomo Electric Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.87. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 60.30 is 0.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Electric Industries' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 64.48 to 89.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.54 vs. the industry median of 60.87, Sumitomo Electric Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Vehicles & Parts companies is 60.87, based on 1,323 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Days Sales Outstanding of 60.30 is 0.9% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current Days Sales Outstanding is 60.30, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 78.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.15, compared to a current price of $13.99 — trading 171.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 60.30, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 78.54 and 0.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 60.87. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 60.30 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.99 is trading 171.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.15.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMTOF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 60.30 (23% below median its 10-year median of 78.54)
GF Value™: $5.15 vs. price of $13.99 (171.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#737 of 1323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
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