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Sensata Technologies HoldingST +1.84%77 Days Sales Outstanding is 65.89 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 61.75. GuruFocus rates ST with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 77/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $34.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,467 Hardware companies, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks better than 53.63% 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.
Sensata Technologies Holding Days Sales Outstanding Chart
ST vs NOVT, ESE, VNT: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies 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.
Sensata Technologies Holding Days Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Sensata Technologies 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.
Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 65.89 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.75. Over the past decade, Sensata Technologies Holding's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 55.15 to 69.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1144 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current Days Sales Outstanding of 65.89 is near median its 10-year median of 61.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.15 to a high of 69.58. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.41. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 65.89 is 10.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1144 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NOVT and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1144 out of 2467 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Sensata Technologies Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.41. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 65.89 is 10.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sensata Technologies Holding's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 55.15 to 69.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.75 vs. the industry median of 73.41, Sensata Technologies 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 a Hardware company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Hardware companies is 73.41, based on 2,467 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. Sensata Technologies Holding's current Days Sales Outstanding of 65.89 is 10.2% 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensata Technologies Holding's current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.89, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.35, compared to a current price of $42.70 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.89, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.75 and 10.2% below the Hardware industry median of 73.41. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 65.89 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.70 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.35.
GuruFocus considers Sensata Technologies Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ST:
Days Sales Outstanding: 65.89 (near median its 10-year median of 61.75)
GF Value™: $34.35 vs. price of $42.70 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.2% below the Hardware median (#1144 of 2467)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
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