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AeroVironmentXSWX:AVAV -3.45%78 Days Sales Outstanding is 36.81 as of Apr. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 50.66. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AVAV with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF213.32. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Aerospace & Defense companies, AeroVironment ranks better than 75.87% on this metric.
AeroVironment's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF204 Mil. AeroVironment's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was CHF505 Mil.
Hence, AeroVironment's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 36.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for AeroVironment's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AVAV'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.31 Med: 50.66 Max: 97.68
Current: 38.77
During the past 13 years, AeroVironment's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 97.68. The lowest was 38.31. And the median was 50.66.
XSWX:AVAV's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 75.87% of 344
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 63.085
vs XSWX:AVAV: 38.77
AeroVironment's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Apr. 2025 (31.62) to Apr. 2026 (36.81).
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
AeroVironment Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
AeroVironment Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AeroVironment'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:AVAV vs PL, DPC, HXL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AeroVironment'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.
AeroVironment Days Sales Outstanding vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AeroVironment's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AeroVironment'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.
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 36.81 as of Apr. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on AeroVironment and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 50.66. Over the past decade, AeroVironment's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 38.31 to 97.68. According to the industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #83 out of 344 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is AeroVironment's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
AeroVironment's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.81 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 50.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.31 to a high of 97.68. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.09. AeroVironment's value of 36.81 is 41.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #83 out of 344 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's Days Sales Outstanding compare to PL and DPC?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #83 out of 344 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places AeroVironment in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.09. AeroVironment's value of 36.81 is 41.7% below this benchmark. Historically, AeroVironment's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 38.31 to 97.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.66 vs. the industry median of 63.09, AeroVironment 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Aerospace & Defense companies is 63.09, based on 344 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. AeroVironment's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.81 is 41.7% 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 AeroVironment and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AeroVironment's current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.81, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 50.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AeroVironment stock overvalued right now?
AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.81. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF213.32, compared to a current price of CHF149.82 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.81, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 50.66 and 41.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 63.09. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.81 as of Apr. 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 AeroVironment (XSWX:AVAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF149.82 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF213.32.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AVAV:
Days Sales Outstanding: 36.81 (27% below median its 10-year median of 50.66)
GF Value™: CHF213.32 vs. price of CHF149.82 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#83 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AVAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities. Company operates in three segments: UxS, LMS, MW.
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