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ServiceNowXSWX:NOW +0.98%79 Days Sales Outstanding is 44.50 as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 73.27. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NOW with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF192.37. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,772 Software companies, ServiceNow ranks better than 64.21% on this metric.
ServiceNow's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,554 Mil. ServiceNow's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,187 Mil.
Hence, ServiceNow's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 44.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for ServiceNow's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:NOW'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.49 Med: 73.27 Max: 78.47
Current: 48.49
During the past 13 years, ServiceNow's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 78.47. The lowest was 48.49. And the median was 73.27.
XSWX:NOW's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 64.21% of 2772
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 61.135
vs XSWX:NOW: 48.49
ServiceNow's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (45.02) to Jun. 2026 (44.50).
ServiceNow (XSWX:NOW) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
ServiceNow Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
ServiceNow Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ServiceNow'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:NOW vs ADP, SNOW, CDNS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, ServiceNow'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.
ServiceNow Days Sales Outstanding vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ServiceNow's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ServiceNow'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.
ServiceNow (XSWX:NOW) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 44.50 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on ServiceNow and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 73.27. Over the past decade, ServiceNow's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 48.49 to 78.47. According to the industry distribution chart, ServiceNow ranks #992 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is ServiceNow's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
ServiceNow's current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.50 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 73.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.49 to a high of 78.47. The Software industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.14. ServiceNow's value of 44.50 is 27.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ServiceNow ranks #992 out of 2772 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ServiceNow has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ServiceNow's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ADP and SNOW?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ServiceNow ranks #992 out of 2772 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts ServiceNow in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.14. ServiceNow's value of 44.50 is 27.2% below this benchmark. Historically, ServiceNow's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 48.49 to 78.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.27 vs. the industry median of 61.14, ServiceNow 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 Software company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Software companies is 61.14, based on 2,772 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. ServiceNow's current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.50 is 27.2% 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 ServiceNow and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 61.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ServiceNow's current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.50, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 73.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ServiceNow stock overvalued right now?
ServiceNow (XSWX:NOW) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.50. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF192.37, compared to a current price of CHF100.70 — trading 47.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.50, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 73.27 and 27.2% below the Software industry median of 61.14. ServiceNow's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 ServiceNow (XSWX:NOW), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.50 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 ServiceNow (XSWX:NOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ServiceNow stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF100.70 is trading 47.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF192.37.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:NOW:
Days Sales Outstanding: 44.50 (39% below median its 10-year median of 73.27)
GF Value™: CHF192.37 vs. price of CHF100.70 (47.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% below the Software median (#992 of 2772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ServiceNow Inc provides software solutions to structure and automate various business processes via a SaaS delivery model. The company primarily focuses on the IT function for enterprise customers. ServiceNow began with IT service management, expanded within the IT function, and more recently directed its workflow automation logic to functional areas beyond IT, notably customer service, HR service delivery, and security operations. ServiceNow also offers an application development platform as a service.
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