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AramarkARMK -0.87%85 Days Sales Outstanding is 45.62 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 42.57. GuruFocus rates ARMK with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,061 Business Services companies, Aramark ranks better than 69.09% on this metric.
Aramark's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,529 Mil. Aramark's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,058 Mil.
Hence, Aramark's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 45.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aramark's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ARMK'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.98 Med: 42.57 Max: 51.95
Current: 44.59
During the past 13 years, Aramark's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 51.95. The lowest was 36.98. And the median was 42.57.
ARMK's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 69.09% of 1061
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 56.77
vs ARMK: 44.59
Aramark's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (45.26) to Jun. 2026 (45.62).
Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Aramark Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Aramark Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aramark'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.
ARMK vs ULS, GPN, DLB: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aramark'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.
Aramark Days Sales Outstanding vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aramark's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aramark'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.
Aramark (ARMK) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 45.62 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Aramark and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.57. Over the past decade, Aramark's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.98 to 51.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #328 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Aramark's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Aramark's current Days Sales Outstanding of 45.62 is near median its 10-year median of 42.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.98 to a high of 51.95. The Business Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.77. Aramark's value of 45.62 is 19.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aramark ranks #328 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aramark has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aramark's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ULS and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #328 out of 1061 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Aramark in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.77. Aramark's value of 45.62 is 19.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Aramark's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 36.98 to 51.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.57 vs. the industry median of 56.77, Aramark 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Business Services companies is 56.77, based on 1,061 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. Aramark's current Days Sales Outstanding of 45.62 is 19.6% 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 Aramark and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aramark's current Days Sales Outstanding is 45.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aramark stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aramark (ARMK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.17, compared to a current price of $56.78 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 45.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.57 and 19.6% below the Business Services industry median of 56.77. Aramark's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Aramark (ARMK), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 45.62 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 Aramark (ARMK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aramark stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $56.78 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.17.
GuruFocus considers Aramark to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARMK:
Days Sales Outstanding: 45.62 (near median its 10-year median of 42.57)
GF Value™: $42.17 vs. price of $56.78 (34.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.6% below the Business Services median (#328 of 1061)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARMK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aramark, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operates as a food service company providing facility management and workplace solutions. The company primarily generates revenue from its North American food and support services segment, serving clients such as schools, healthcare facilities, and entertainment venues.
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