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Archer-Daniels-Midland CoADM -3.30%72 Days Sales Outstanding is 18.16 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 18.01. GuruFocus rates ADM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks better than 78.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ADM'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.49 Med: 18.01 Max: 22.38
Current: 19.58
During the past 13 years, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 22.38. The lowest was 14.49. And the median was 18.01.
ADM's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 78.79% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.63
vs ADM: 19.58
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (23.29) to Jun. 2026 (18.16).
* 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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Days Sales Outstanding Chart
ADM vs BG, TSN, CALM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Archer-Daniels-Midland 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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Archer-Daniels-Midland 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.
* 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.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 18.16 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.01. Over the past decade, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.49 to 22.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #414 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 18.16 is near median its 10-year median of 18.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.49 to a high of 22.38. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 18.16 is 53% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #414 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to BG and TSN?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranks #414 out of 1952 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's value of 18.16 is 53% below this benchmark. Historically, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.49 to 22.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.01 vs. the industry median of 38.63, Archer-Daniels-Midland 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 1,952 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. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 18.16 is 53% 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland 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. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 18.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.07, compared to a current price of $85.18 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 18.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.01 and 53% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.63. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 18.16 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 Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.18 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.07.
GuruFocus considers Archer-Daniels-Midland Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ADM:
Days Sales Outstanding: 18.16 (near median its 10-year median of 18.01)
GF Value™: $61.07 vs. price of $85.18 (39.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#414 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archer-Daniels-Midland is a major processor of oilseeds, corn, wheat, and other agricultural commodities. The company is also one of the largest grain merchandisers through its extensive network of logistical assets to store and transport crops around the globe. ADM also runs a nutrition business that focuses on both human and animal ingredients and is a large producer of corn-based sweeteners, starches, and ethanol.
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