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MaplebearCART -0.66%64 Days Sales Outstanding is 99.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 104.42. GuruFocus rates CART with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,104 Retail - Cyclical companies, Maplebear ranks worse than 90.58% on this metric.
Maplebear's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,111 Mil. Maplebear's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,019 Mil.
Hence, Maplebear's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 99.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Maplebear's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CART'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 99.77 Med: 104.42 Max: 165.58
Current: 99.77
During the past 6 years, Maplebear's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 165.58. The lowest was 99.77. And the median was 104.42.
CART's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 90.58% of 1104
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 18.565
vs CART: 99.77
Maplebear's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (101.12) to Mar. 2026 (99.49).
Maplebear (NAS:CART) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Maplebear Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Maplebear Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maplebear'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.
CART vs W, CHWY, ETSY: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Maplebear'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.
Maplebear Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Maplebear's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maplebear'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.
Maplebear (CART) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 99.49 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Maplebear and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 104.42. Over the past decade, Maplebear's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 99.77 to 165.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #1000 out of 1104 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Maplebear's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Maplebear's current Days Sales Outstanding of 99.49 is near median its 10-year median of 104.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 99.77 to a high of 165.58. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.57. Maplebear's value of 99.49 is 435.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #1000 out of 1104 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maplebear has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maplebear's Days Sales Outstanding compare to W and CHWY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Maplebear ranks #1000 out of 1104 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Maplebear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.57. Maplebear's value of 99.49 is 435.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Maplebear's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 99.77 to 165.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 104.42 vs. the industry median of 18.57, Maplebear has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Cyclical companies is 18.57, based on 1,104 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. Maplebear's current Days Sales Outstanding of 99.49 is 435.9% above 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 Maplebear and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maplebear's current Days Sales Outstanding is 99.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 104.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maplebear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maplebear (CART) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.44, compared to a current price of $45.37 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 99.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 104.42 and 435.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 18.57. Maplebear's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Maplebear (CART), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 99.49 as of Mar. 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 Maplebear (CART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maplebear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $45.37 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.44.
GuruFocus considers Maplebear to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CART:
Days Sales Outstanding: 99.49 (near median its 10-year median of 104.42)
GF Value™: $44.44 vs. price of $45.37 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 435.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#1000 of 1104)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CART stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maplebear (Instacart) is a grocery-focused delivery marketplace that connects national and regional grocers with consumers and couriers, and consumers with their favorite stores. Its app provides on-demand convenience for consumers, allows couriers to earn income, and helps grocers to scale their business through digital channels. The marketplace gathers valuable consumer behavior data, attracting consumer-packaged-goods advertisers that seek to reach consumers at the point of purchase. With approximately 600,000 shoppers and 1,800 retail partners, Instacart delivers to about 98% of households in the United States and Canada.
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