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TelosTLS +4.72%70 Days Sales Outstanding is 18.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 36.92. GuruFocus rates TLS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,772 Software companies, Telos ranks better than 88.46% on this metric.
Telos's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.7 Mil. Telos's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.7 Mil.
Hence, Telos's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telos's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
TLS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.58 Med: 36.92 Max: 47.48
Current: 23.97
During the past 13 years, Telos's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 47.48. The lowest was 21.58. And the median was 36.92.
TLS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 88.46% of 2772
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 63.02
vs TLS: 23.97
Telos's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (28.99) to Mar. 2026 (18.56).
Telos (NAS:TLS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Telos Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Telos Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telos'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.
TLS vs GRRR, BKKT, MOVE: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Telos'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.
Telos Days Sales Outstanding vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Telos's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telos's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
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.
Telos (TLS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 18.56 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Telos and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 36.92. Over the past decade, Telos' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 21.58 to 47.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Telos ranks #320 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Telos' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Telos' current Days Sales Outstanding of 18.56 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 36.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.58 to a high of 47.48. The Software industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.02. Telos' value of 18.56 is 70.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telos ranks #320 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telos has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telos' Days Sales Outstanding compare to GRRR and BKKT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Telos ranks #320 out of 2772 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Telos in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.02. Telos' value of 18.56 is 70.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Telos' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 21.58 to 47.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.92 vs. the industry median of 63.02, Telos 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 Software company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Software companies is 63.02, based on 2,772 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. Telos's current Days Sales Outstanding of 18.56 is 70.5% 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 Telos and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telos's current Days Sales Outstanding is 18.56, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 36.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telos (TLS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.62, compared to a current price of $4.88 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 18.56, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 36.92 and 70.5% below the Software industry median of 63.02. Telos' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Telos (TLS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 18.56 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 Telos (TLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.88 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.62.
GuruFocus considers Telos to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TLS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 18.56 (50% below median its 10-year median of 36.92)
GF Value™: $4.62 vs. price of $4.88 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.5% below the Software median (#320 of 2772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telos Corp offers technology solutions and services that empower and protect the world's security-conscious organizations. The company delivers efficient, adaptable, and secure solutions that protect people, organizations, and information across government and industry. The company conducts its business through two reportable and operating segments: Security Solutions and Secure Networks. The Security Solutions segment is focused on cybersecurity, cloud, and identity solutions, and secure messaging through Xacta, Telos AMHS, and Telos ID offerings. The Secure Networks segment provides secure networking architectures and solutions to customers through secure mobility solutions, network management, and defense services. The majority of revenue is from Secure Networks.
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