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Air Products and ChemicalsWBO:APCD -0.53%69 Days Sales Outstanding is 55.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 51.17. GuruFocus rates WBO:APCD with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €249.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Air Products and Chemicals ranks better than 59.18% 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.
Air Products and Chemicals Days Sales Outstanding Chart
WBO:APCD vs ECL, SHW, PPG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Products and Chemicals'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.
Air Products and Chemicals Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Products and Chemicals's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Products and Chemicals's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Air Products and Chemicals 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.
Air Products and Chemicals (WBO:APCD) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 55.03 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.17. Over the past decade, Air Products and Chemicals' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 46.65 to 62.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #645 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Air Products and Chemicals' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Air Products and Chemicals' current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.03 is near median its 10-year median of 51.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.65 to a high of 62.08. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.38. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 55.03 is 13.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #645 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Products and Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Products and Chemicals' Days Sales Outstanding compare to ECL and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Products and Chemicals ranks #645 out of 1580 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Air Products and Chemicals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.38. Air Products and Chemicals' value of 55.03 is 13.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Air Products and Chemicals' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 46.65 to 62.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.17 vs. the industry median of 63.38, Air Products and Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Chemicals companies is 63.38, based on 1,580 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. Air Products and Chemicals's current Days Sales Outstanding of 55.03 is 13.2% 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 Air Products and Chemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Products and Chemicals's current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Products and Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Products and Chemicals (WBO:APCD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €249.22, compared to a current price of €261.10 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.17 and 13.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 63.38. Air Products and Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Air Products and Chemicals (WBO:APCD), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 55.03 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 Air Products and Chemicals (WBO:APCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Products and Chemicals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €261.10 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €249.22.
GuruFocus considers Air Products and Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:APCD:
Days Sales Outstanding: 55.03 (near median its 10-year median of 51.17)
GF Value™: €249.22 vs. price of €261.10 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% below the Chemicals median (#645 of 1580)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:APCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become one of the leading industrial gas suppliers globally, with operations in 50 countries and 19,000 employees. The company is the world's largest supplier of hydrogen and helium. It has a unique portfolio serving customers across industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, metals, and electronics. Air Products generated roughly $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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