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Staples (Staples) Days Sales Outstanding : 0.00 (As of Jul. 2017)


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What is Staples Days Sales Outstanding?

Staples's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jul. 2017 was $0 Mil. Staples's Revenue for the three months ended in Jul. 2017 was $3,905 Mil. Hence, Staples's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jul. 2017 was 0.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Staples's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

SPLS's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 17.675
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

Staples's Days Sales Outstanding stayed the same from Jul. 2016 (0.00) to Jul. 2017 (0.00).


Staples Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

The historical data trend for Staples's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:

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Staples Days Sales Outstanding Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Staples's Days Sales Outstanding

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Staples's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:

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Staples's Days Sales Outstanding Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Staples's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Staples's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.



Staples 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Staples's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2017 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Jan. 2017 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2016 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2017 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jan. 2017 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 0) / 1 ) / 18247*365
=0 / 18247*365
=0.00

Staples's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2017 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jul. 2017 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Apr. 2017 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jul. 2017 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jul. 2017 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 0) / 1 ) / 3905*365 / 4
=0 / 3905*365 / 4
=0.00

* 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.


Staples  (NAS:SPLS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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Staples (Staples) Business Description

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Staples is an American retailer with online and delivery capabilities. Staples offers products in categories: technology, facilities and breakroom, furniture, safety, medical, copy and print, and Staples EasyTech services. Staples operates throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The company divides its business into three segments: North American stores and online, North American commercial, and international operations. The product offering includes Staples, Quill, and other proprietary branded products. Staples' product price points are generally low.
Executives
Shira Goodman director, officer: CEO C/O CARMAX, 12800 TUCKAHOE CREEK PARKWAY, RICHMOND VA 23238
John F Lundgren director 1000 STANLEY DRIVE, NEW BRITAIN CT 06053
Deborah A Henretta director ONE RIVERFRONT PLAZA, CORNING NY 14831
Robert E Sulentic director C/O CBRE, 2100 MCKINNEY AVENUE, SUITE 1250, DALLAS TX 75201
Kunal Kamlani director 3333 BEVERLY ROAD, HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60179
Christine T Komola officer: Chief Financial Officer 500 STAPLES DRIVE, FRAMINGHAM MA 01702
Drew G Faust director C/O GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC, 200 WEST STREET, NEW YORK NY 10282
Curtis F Feeny director C/O CBRE, 2100 MCKINNEY AVENUE, SUITE 1250, DALLAS TX 75201
Joseph Doody officer: Vice Chairman CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC, 25 GREENS HILL LANE PO BOX 866, RUTLAND VT 05701
Carol Meyrowitz director TJX COMPANIES INC, 770 COCHITUATE RD, FRAMINGHAM MA 01701
Ronald Sargent director, officer: Chairman and CEO 1014 VINE STREET, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Demos Parneros officer: President, NA Stores & Online 483 BAY ST, 7TH FL NORTH TOWER, TORONTOON A1 999999999
Rowland Moriarty director 200 CLARENDON ST T33, BOSTON MA 02116
Raul Vazquez director 500 STAPLES DR., FRAMINGHAM MA 01702
Basil Anderson director

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