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United Airlines HoldingsXSWX:UAL 80 Days Sales Outstanding is 13.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 12.78. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UAL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF72.70. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Transportation companies, United Airlines Holdings ranks better than 88.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Airlines Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:UAL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.5 Med: 12.78 Max: 31.6
Current: 14.21
During the past 13 years, United Airlines Holdings's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 31.60. The lowest was 11.50. And the median was 12.78.
XSWX:UAL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 88.76% of 996
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 47.055
vs XSWX:UAL: 14.21
United Airlines Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (14.29) to Jun. 2026 (13.15).
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
United Airlines Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
United Airlines Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Airlines 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.
United Airlines Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Chart
XSWX:UAL vs LUV, DAL, AAL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines 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.
United Airlines Holdings Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Airlines Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
United Airlines 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.
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 13.15 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.78. Over the past decade, United Airlines Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 11.50 to 31.60. According to the industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #112 out of 996 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Days Sales Outstanding of 13.15 is near median its 10-year median of 12.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.50 to a high of 31.60. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.06. United Airlines Holdings' value of 13.15 is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #112 out of 996 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding compare to LUV and DAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #112 out of 996 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places United Airlines Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.06. United Airlines Holdings' value of 13.15 is 72.1% below this benchmark. Historically, United Airlines Holdings' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 11.50 to 31.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.78 vs. the industry median of 47.06, United Airlines 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 47.06, based on 996 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. United Airlines Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding of 13.15 is 72.1% 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 United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Airlines Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding is 13.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 13.15. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF72.70, compared to a current price of CHF107.70 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 13.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.78 and 72.1% below the Transportation industry median of 47.06. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 13.15 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF107.70 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF72.70.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:UAL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 13.15 (near median its 10-year median of 12.78)
GF Value™: CHF72.70 vs. price of CHF107.70 (48.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% below the Transportation median (#112 of 996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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