ACOPF (The a2 Milk Co) Days Sales Outstanding: 24.22 (As of Jun. 2026) — 69% Above Median

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ACOPF The a2 Milk Co Ltd ACOPF
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Price $4.81
GF Value $4.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The a2 Milk Co Days Sales Outstanding?

The a2 Milk Co ACOPF +0.31% 92 Days Sales Outstanding is 24.22 as of Jun. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 14.33. GuruFocus rates ACOPF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,942 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The a2 Milk Co ranks better than 77.6% on this metric.

The a2 Milk Co's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $75 Mil. The a2 Milk Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $566 Mil. Hence, The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

ACOPF' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.8   Med: 14.33   Max: 37.66
Current: 20.45

During the past 13 years, The a2 Milk Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 37.66. The lowest was 10.80. And the median was 14.33.

ACOPF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
77.6% of 1942 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.63 vs ACOPF: 20.45

The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Jun. 2025 (13.69) to Jun. 2026 (24.22).


The a2 Milk Co  (OTCPK:ACOPF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


The a2 Milk Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


The a2 Milk Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co'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.

The a2 Milk Co Days Sales Outstanding Chart

The a2 Milk Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding
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The a2 Milk Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.76 15.11 13.69 24.40 24.22

ACOPF vs KHC, GIS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk Co'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.


The a2 Milk Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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The a2 Milk Co 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.

The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (37.288 + 33.982) / 2 ) / 1140.02*365
=35.635 / 1140.02*365
=11.41

The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (116.318 + 33.982) / 2 ) / 566.287*365 / 2
=75.15 / 566.287*365 / 2
=24.22

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 24.22 mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 24.22 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 14.33. Over the past decade, The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 10.80 to 37.66. According to the industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #435 out of 1942 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 24.22 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 14.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.80 to a high of 37.66. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. The a2 Milk Co's value of 24.22 is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #435 out of 1942 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #435 out of 1942 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places The a2 Milk Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. The a2 Milk Co's value of 24.22 is 37.3% below this benchmark. Historically, The a2 Milk Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 10.80 to 37.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.33 vs. the industry median of 38.63, The a2 Milk Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.63, based on 1,942 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. The a2 Milk Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 24.22 is 37.3% 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The a2 Milk Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.22, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 14.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.56, compared to a current price of $4.81 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.22, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 14.33 and 37.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.63. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.22 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.81 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.56. GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACOPF:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 24.22 (69% above median its 10-year median of 14.33)
  • GF Value™: $4.56 vs. price of $4.81 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#435 of 1942)

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The a2 Milk Co Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 10, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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