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The historical rank and industry rank for Lumentum Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:LITE1'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.91 Med: 51 Max: 61.37
Current: 45.91
During the past 13 years, Lumentum Holdings's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 61.37. The lowest was 45.91. And the median was 51.00.
XSWX:LITE1's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 81.17% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 73.64
vs XSWX:LITE1: 45.91
Lumentum Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (50.10) to Jun. 2026 (43.31).
Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Lumentum Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Lumentum Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumentum Holdings'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:LITE1 vs HPE, CIEN, MSI: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Lumentum Holdings'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.
Lumentum Holdings Days Sales Outstanding vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lumentum Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumentum Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Lumentum Holdings 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.
Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 43.31 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Lumentum Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 51.00. Over the past decade, Lumentum Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 45.91 to 61.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #465 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Lumentum Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Lumentum Holdings' current Days Sales Outstanding of 43.31 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 51.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.91 to a high of 61.37. The Hardware industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.64. Lumentum Holdings' value of 43.31 is 41.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #465 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lumentum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumentum Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding compare to HPE and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lumentum Holdings ranks #465 out of 2469 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Lumentum Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.64. Lumentum Holdings' value of 43.31 is 41.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Lumentum Holdings' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 45.91 to 61.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.00 vs. the industry median of 73.64, Lumentum Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Hardware companies is 73.64, based on 2,469 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. Lumentum Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding of 43.31 is 41.2% 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 Lumentum Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumentum Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding is 43.31, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 51.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumentum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 43.31. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF132.25, compared to a current price of CHF720.20 — trading 444.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 43.31, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 51.00 and 41.2% below the Hardware industry median of 73.64. Lumentum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 43.31 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 Lumentum Holdings (XSWX:LITE1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumentum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF720.20 is trading 444.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF132.25.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LITE1:
Days Sales Outstanding: 43.31 (15% below median its 10-year median of 51.00)
GF Value™: CHF132.25 vs. price of CHF720.20 (444.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.2% below the Hardware median (#465 of 2469)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LITE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumentum Holdings Inc is a California-based technology firm. The company provides two types of optical and photonic products: optical components that are used in telecommunications networking equipment, and commercial lasers for manufacturing, inspection, and life-science lab uses. Its segments are Optical Communications and Commercial Lasers. The firm is also expanding into new optical applications, such as 3-D sensing laser diode for consumer electronics. It generates maximum revenue from the OpComms segment. The OpComms segment products include a wide range of components, modules, and subsystems to support customers including carrier networks for access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul, and submarine (undersea) applications.
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