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AperamXMAD:APAM -0.34%84 Days Sales Outstanding is 32.52 as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 22.81. GuruFocus rates XMAD:APAM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Steel companies, Aperam ranks better than 72.94% on this metric.
Aperam's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €602 Mil. Aperam's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,689 Mil.
Hence, Aperam's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 32.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aperam's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:APAM'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.2 Med: 22.81 Max: 31.37
Current: 31.37
During the past 13 years, Aperam's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 31.37. The lowest was 20.20. And the median was 22.81.
XMAD:APAM's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 72.94% of 606
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 51.325
vs XMAD:APAM: 31.37
Aperam's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (0.00) to Jun. 2026 (32.52).
Aperam (XMAD:APAM) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Aperam Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Aperam Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aperam'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.
XMAD:APAM vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Aperam'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.
Aperam Days Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Aperam's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aperam'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.
Aperam (XMAD:APAM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 32.52 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Aperam and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 22.81. Over the past decade, Aperam's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.20 to 31.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #164 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Aperam's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Aperam's current Days Sales Outstanding of 32.52 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 22.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.20 to a high of 31.37. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.33. Aperam's value of 32.52 is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aperam ranks #164 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aperam has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aperam's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #164 out of 606 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Aperam in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.33. Aperam's value of 32.52 is 36.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Aperam's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.20 to 31.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.81 vs. the industry median of 51.33, Aperam 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 Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 51.33, based on 606 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. Aperam's current Days Sales Outstanding of 32.52 is 36.6% 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 Aperam and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aperam's current Days Sales Outstanding is 32.52, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 22.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aperam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aperam (XMAD:APAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.45, compared to a current price of €46.24 — trading 74.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 32.52, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 22.81 and 36.6% below the Steel industry median of 51.33. Aperam's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Aperam (XMAD:APAM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 32.52 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 Aperam (XMAD:APAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aperam stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €46.24 is trading 74.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.45.
GuruFocus considers Aperam to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:APAM:
Days Sales Outstanding: 32.52 (43% above median its 10-year median of 22.81)
GF Value™: €26.45 vs. price of €46.24 (74.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% below the Steel median (#164 of 606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:APAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aperam SA is a Luxembourg-based stainless and specialty steel producer. The company operates through four segments. Its Stainless and Electrical Steel segment, which generates the majority of revenue, produces a wide range of stainless and electrical steel products for diverse industries. The Services and Solutions segment markets the company's products and provides customized steel transformation services; the Alloys and Specialties segment produces nickel alloys and certain specific stainless steels; and the Recycling & Renewables segment collects, trades, processes, and recycles stainless steel scrap and high-performance alloys. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
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