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Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 -2.14%84 Days Sales Outstanding is 48.52 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 42.50. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks better than 78.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Industries's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.69 Med: 42.5 Max: 49.7
Current: 47.48
During the past 13 years, Astec Industries's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 49.70. The lowest was 32.69. And the median was 42.50.
STU:AI2's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 78.1% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 72
vs STU:AI2: 47.48
Astec Industries's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (48.23) to Jun. 2026 (48.52).
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Astec Industries Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Astec Industries Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Industries'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.
STU:AI2 vs AEBI, LNN, MTW: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec 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.
Astec Industries Days Sales Outstanding vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Astec 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.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 48.52 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 42.50. Over the past decade, Astec Industries' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.69 to 49.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #46 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Astec Industries' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Astec Industries' current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.52 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 42.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.69 to a high of 49.70. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.00. Astec Industries' value of 48.52 is 32.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #46 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' Days Sales Outstanding compare to AEBI and LNN?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #46 out of 210 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Astec Industries in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.00. Astec Industries' value of 48.52 is 32.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Astec Industries' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.69 to 49.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.50 vs. the industry median of 72.00, Astec 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 72.00, based on 210 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. Astec Industries's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.52 is 32.6% 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 72.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.52, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 42.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries (STU:AI2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.46, compared to a current price of €36.60 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.52, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 42.50 and 32.6% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 72.00. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.52 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.60 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.46.
GuruFocus considers Astec Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
Days Sales Outstanding: 48.52 (14% above median its 10-year median of 42.50)
GF Value™: €40.46 vs. price of €36.60 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#46 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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