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Sulzer AGXSWX:SUN +0.64%80 Days Sales Outstanding is 68.58 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 66.81. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SUN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF140.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks better than 65.27% on this metric.
Sulzer AG's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF629 Mil. Sulzer AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,673 Mil.
Hence, Sulzer AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 68.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sulzer AG's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SUN'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.07 Med: 66.81 Max: 110.03
Current: 66.07
During the past 13 years, Sulzer AG's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 110.03. The lowest was 62.07. And the median was 66.81.
XSWX:SUN's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 65.27% of 3032
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 80.81
vs XSWX:SUN: 66.07
Sulzer AG's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (68.82) to Jun. 2026 (68.58).
Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Sulzer AG Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Sulzer AG Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sulzer AG'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:SUN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer AG'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.
Sulzer AG Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sulzer AG's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sulzer AG'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.
Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 68.58 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Sulzer AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.81. Over the past decade, Sulzer AG's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 62.07 to 110.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1053 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Sulzer AG's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Sulzer AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 68.58 is near median its 10-year median of 66.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.07 to a high of 110.03. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.81. Sulzer AG's value of 68.58 is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1053 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sulzer AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sulzer AG's Days Sales Outstanding compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #1053 out of 3032 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Sulzer AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.81. Sulzer AG's value of 68.58 is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sulzer AG's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 62.07 to 110.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.81 vs. the industry median of 80.81, Sulzer AG 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 80.81, based on 3,032 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. Sulzer AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 68.58 is 15.1% 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 Sulzer AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 80.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sulzer AG's current Days Sales Outstanding is 68.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF140.17, compared to a current price of CHF158.20 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 68.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.81 and 15.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 80.81. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 68.58 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 Sulzer AG (XSWX:SUN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF158.20 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF140.17.
GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SUN:
Days Sales Outstanding: 68.58 (near median its 10-year median of 66.81)
GF Value™: CHF140.17 vs. price of CHF158.20 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1053 of 3032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SUN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
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