Stem (STEMWS) Days Sales Outstanding: 104.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Above Median

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What is Stem Days Sales Outstanding?

Stem STEMWS 49 Days Sales Outstanding is 104.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 88.12. GuruFocus rates STEMWS with a GF Score™ of 49/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Stem ranks worse than 62.86% on this metric.

Stem's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $33.17 Mil. Stem's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.00 Mil. Hence, Stem's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 104.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stem's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

STEMWS' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.53   Med: 88.12   Max: 193.98
Current: 85.91

During the past 7 years, Stem's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 193.98. The lowest was 56.53. And the median was 88.12.

STEMWS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
62.86% of 412 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 63.995 vs STEMWS: 85.91

Stem's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Mar. 2025 (112.34) to Mar. 2026 (104.38).


Stem  (NYSE:STEMWS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Stem Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Stem Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stem'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.

Stem Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Stem Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 84.77 56.53 69.28 193.98 91.47

Stem Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 112.34 92.23 93.88 66.62 104.38

STEMWS vs NXXT, AGIG, BESS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Stem'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.


Stem Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Stem's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stem's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.



Stem 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Stem's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (45.322 + 33.003) / 2 ) / 156.266*365
=39.1625 / 156.266*365
=91.47

Stem's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (33.003 + 33.345) / 2 ) / 29*365 / 4
=33.174 / 29*365 / 4
=104.38

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 104.38 mean?
Stem (STEMWS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 104.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Stem and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 88.12. Over the past decade, Stem's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 56.53 to 193.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Stem ranks #259 out of 412 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Stem's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Stem's current Days Sales Outstanding of 104.38 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 88.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.53 to a high of 193.98. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.00. Stem's value of 104.38 is 63.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stem ranks #259 out of 412 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stem has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stem's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NXXT and AGIG?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Stem ranks #259 out of 412 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Stem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.00. Stem's value of 104.38 is 63.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Stem's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 56.53 to 193.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.12 vs. the industry median of 64.00, Stem 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 64.00, based on 412 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. Stem's current Days Sales Outstanding of 104.38 is 63.1% 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 Stem and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stem's current Days Sales Outstanding is 104.38, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 88.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stem stock overvalued right now?
Stem (STEMWS) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 104.38. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 104.38, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 88.12 and 63.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 64.00. Stem's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Stem (STEMWS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 104.38 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.

Stem Business Description

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Stem Inc is a provider of energy storage systems. The company bundles third-party hardware with its proprietary Athena software to provide customers a turnkey solution. Stem sells its solutions to commercial and industrial customers as well as independent power producers and renewable developers. Its solutions help customers maximize renewable energy generation and help build a cleaner and more resilient grid. The Company operates as one operating segment that is focused exclusively on technology services that transform the way energy is distributed and consumed.