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British American TobaccoCHIX:BATSL 70 Days Sales Outstanding is 57.03 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 54.70. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BATSL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of £31.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 45 Tobacco Products companies, British American Tobacco ranks worse than 68.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for British American Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BATSl'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.97 Med: 54.7 Max: 92.35
Current: 52.5
During the past 13 years, British American Tobacco's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 92.35. The lowest was 50.97. And the median was 54.70.
CHIX:BATSl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 68.89% of 45
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 39.26
vs CHIX:BATSl: 52.50
British American Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (53.52) to Jun. 2026 (57.03).
British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
British American Tobacco Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
British American Tobacco Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco Days Sales Outstanding Chart
CHIX:BATSL vs PM, MO, TPB: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco Days Sales Outstanding vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
British American Tobacco 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.
British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 57.03 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on British American Tobacco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.70. Over the past decade, British American Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 50.97 to 92.35. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #31 out of 45 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is British American Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
British American Tobacco's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.03 is near median its 10-year median of 54.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.97 to a high of 92.35. The Tobacco Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 39.26. British American Tobacco's value of 57.03 is 45.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #31 out of 45 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's Days Sales Outstanding compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #31 out of 45 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places British American Tobacco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 39.26. British American Tobacco's value of 57.03 is 45.3% above this benchmark. Historically, British American Tobacco's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 50.97 to 92.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.70 vs. the industry median of 39.26, British American Tobacco 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Tobacco Products companies is 39.26, based on 45 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. British American Tobacco's current Days Sales Outstanding of 57.03 is 45.3% 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 39.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British American Tobacco's current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £31.53, compared to a current price of £41.34 — trading 31.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.70 and 45.3% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 39.26. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 57.03 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 British American Tobacco (CHIX:BATSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £41.34 is trading 31.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £31.53.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BATSL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 57.03 (near median its 10-year median of 54.70)
GF Value™: £31.53 vs. price of £41.34 (31.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% above the Tobacco Products median (#31 of 45)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BATSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
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