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AlcoaXSWX:AA +3.13%67 Days Sales Outstanding is 31.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 22.83. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF26.52. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 782 Metals & Mining companies, Alcoa ranks better than 56.52% on this metric.
Alcoa's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,084 Mil. Alcoa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,170 Mil.
Hence, Alcoa's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alcoa's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AA'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.44 Med: 22.83 Max: 31.22
Current: 31.22
During the past 13 years, Alcoa's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 31.22. The lowest was 18.44. And the median was 22.83.
XSWX:AA's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 56.52% of 782
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 38.43
vs XSWX:AA: 31.22
Alcoa's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (34.56) to Jun. 2026 (31.20).
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Alcoa Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Alcoa Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcoa'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.
XSWX:AA vs CENX, CSTM, KALU: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcoa'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.
Alcoa Days Sales Outstanding vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcoa's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcoa'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.
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 31.20 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Alcoa and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 22.83. Over the past decade, Alcoa's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 18.44 to 31.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #340 out of 782 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 43.5%.
Is Alcoa's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Alcoa's current Days Sales Outstanding of 31.20 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 22.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.44 to a high of 31.22. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.43. Alcoa's value of 31.20 is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #340 out of 782 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcoa has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcoa's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CENX and CSTM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #340 out of 782 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Alcoa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.43. Alcoa's value of 31.20 is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Alcoa's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 18.44 to 31.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.83 vs. the industry median of 38.43, Alcoa 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Metals & Mining companies is 38.43, based on 782 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. Alcoa's current Days Sales Outstanding of 31.20 is 18.8% 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 Alcoa and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcoa's current Days Sales Outstanding is 31.20, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 22.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcoa stock overvalued right now?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 31.20. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF26.52, compared to a current price of CHF41.65 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 31.20, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 22.83 and 18.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 38.43. Alcoa's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 31.20 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF41.65 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF26.52.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AA:
Days Sales Outstanding: 31.20 (37% above median its 10-year median of 22.83)
GF Value™: CHF26.52 vs. price of CHF41.65 (57.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#340 of 782)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.
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