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Meta PlatformsXSWX:META -0.42%28 Days Sales Outstanding is 29.24 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 43.16. GuruFocus rates XSWX:META with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF654.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 540 Interactive Media companies, Meta Platforms ranks better than 75.74% on this metric.
Meta Platforms's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF15,570 Mil. Meta Platforms's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF48,598 Mil.
Hence, Meta Platforms's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meta Platforms's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:META'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.7 Med: 43.16 Max: 44.27
Current: 29.7
During the past 13 years, Meta Platforms's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 44.27. The lowest was 29.70. And the median was 43.16.
XSWX:META's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 75.74% of 540
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 46.45
vs XSWX:META: 29.70
Meta Platforms's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (31.04) to Jun. 2026 (29.24).
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Meta Platforms Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Meta Platforms Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meta Platforms'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:META vs SPOT, NBIS, BIDU: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meta Platforms'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.
Meta Platforms Days Sales Outstanding vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meta Platforms's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meta Platforms'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.
Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 29.24 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Meta Platforms and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 43.16. Over the past decade, Meta Platforms' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 29.70 to 44.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #131 out of 540 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Meta Platforms' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Meta Platforms' current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.24 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 43.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.70 to a high of 44.27. The Interactive Media industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.45. Meta Platforms' value of 29.24 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #131 out of 540 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meta Platforms has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meta Platforms' Days Sales Outstanding compare to SPOT and NBIS?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meta Platforms ranks #131 out of 540 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Meta Platforms in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.45. Meta Platforms' value of 29.24 is 37.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Meta Platforms' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 29.70 to 44.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.16 vs. the industry median of 46.45, Meta Platforms 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Interactive Media companies is 46.45, based on 540 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. Meta Platforms's current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.24 is 37.1% 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 Meta Platforms and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meta Platforms's current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.24, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 43.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meta Platforms stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF654.28, compared to a current price of CHF438.75 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.24, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 43.16 and 37.1% below the Interactive Media industry median of 46.45. Meta Platforms' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 2 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 Meta Platforms (XSWX:META), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.24 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 Meta Platforms (XSWX:META) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meta Platforms stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF438.75 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF654.28.
GuruFocus considers Meta Platforms to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:META:
Days Sales Outstanding: 29.24 (32% below median its 10-year median of 43.16)
GF Value™: CHF654.28 vs. price of CHF438.75 (32.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% below the Interactive Media median (#131 of 540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:META stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
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