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SafranXSWX:SAF 93 Days Sales Outstanding is 148.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 117.70. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SAF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF252.53. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Aerospace & Defense companies, Safran ranks worse than 78.32% on this metric.
Safran's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF12,937 Mil. Safran's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF15,880 Mil.
Hence, Safran's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 148.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safran's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SAF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.14 Med: 117.7 Max: 143.34
Current: 143.34
During the past 13 years, Safran's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 143.34. The lowest was 88.14. And the median was 117.70.
XSWX:SAF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 78.32% of 346
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 63.68
vs XSWX:SAF: 143.34
Safran's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (128.68) to Jun. 2026 (148.68).
Safran (XSWX:SAF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Safran Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Safran Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safran'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:SAF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Safran'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.
Safran Days Sales Outstanding vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Safran's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safran'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.
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 148.68 mean?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 148.68 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Safran and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 117.70. Over the past decade, Safran's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 88.14 to 143.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #271 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Safran's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Safran's current Days Sales Outstanding of 148.68 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 117.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.14 to a high of 143.34. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.68. Safran's value of 148.68 is 133.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safran ranks #271 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Safran has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safran's Days Sales Outstanding compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #271 out of 346 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Safran in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.68. Safran's value of 148.68 is 133.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Safran's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 88.14 to 143.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 117.70 vs. the industry median of 63.68, Safran has consistently been above 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 63.68, based on 346 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. Safran's current Days Sales Outstanding of 148.68 is 133.5% above 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 Safran and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safran's current Days Sales Outstanding is 148.68, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 117.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safran stock overvalued right now?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 148.68. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF252.53, compared to a current price of CHF292.50 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 148.68, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 117.70 and 133.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 63.68. Safran's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 148.68 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF292.50 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF252.53.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SAF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 148.68 (26% above median its 10-year median of 117.70)
GF Value™: CHF252.53 vs. price of CHF292.50 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 133.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#271 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safran is a key player in the global commercial and military aerospace propulsion and equipment sectors. The group has three reportable segments: aerospace propulsion (commercial and military aircraft engines and spare parts); aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems (diversified business supplying components ranging from landing gear to avionics); and aircraft interiors (seats, cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems). Safran is a partner to the CFM joint venture with GE Aviation, which produces narrow-body engines.
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