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DFS FurnitureCHIX:DFSL +0.50%66 Days Sales Outstanding is 3.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DFSL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,105 Retail - Cyclical companies, DFS Furniture ranks better than 88.78% on this metric.
DFS Furniture's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £9 Mil. DFS Furniture's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £548 Mil.
Hence, DFS Furniture's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for DFS Furniture's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DFSl'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.66 Med: 3.44 Max: 5.75
Current: 2.84
During the past 13 years, DFS Furniture's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 5.75. The lowest was 2.66. And the median was 3.44.
CHIX:DFSl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 88.78% of 1105
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 18.58
vs CHIX:DFSl: 2.84
DFS Furniture's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (2.48) to Dec. 2025 (3.02).
DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
DFS Furniture Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
DFS Furniture Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DFS Furniture'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.
CHIX:DFSL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, DFS Furniture'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.
DFS Furniture Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DFS Furniture's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFS Furniture'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.
DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 3.02 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on DFS Furniture and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.44. Over the past decade, DFS Furniture's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.66 to 5.75. According to the industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #124 out of 1105 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is DFS Furniture's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
DFS Furniture's current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.02 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.66 to a high of 5.75. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.58. DFS Furniture's value of 3.02 is 83.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #124 out of 1105 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DFS Furniture has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFS Furniture's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, DFS Furniture ranks #124 out of 1105 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places DFS Furniture in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.58. DFS Furniture's value of 3.02 is 83.7% below this benchmark. Historically, DFS Furniture's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.66 to 5.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 18.58, DFS Furniture 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Cyclical companies is 18.58, based on 1,105 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. DFS Furniture's current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.02 is 83.7% 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 DFS Furniture and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFS Furniture's current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.02, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFS Furniture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.40, compared to a current price of £1.52 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.02, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 83.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 18.58. DFS Furniture's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 DFS Furniture (CHIX:DFSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFS Furniture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.52 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.40.
GuruFocus considers DFS Furniture to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DFSL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 3.02 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: £1.40 vs. price of £1.52 (8.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#124 of 1105)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DFSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFS Furniture PLC is a retailer and manufacturer of upholstered furniture in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It designs, manufactures, sells, delivers, and installs products, including sofas, armchairs, reclining chairs, and footstools, through its brand portfolio, which comprises DFS, Sofology, and Dwell. The company operates a network of physical showrooms and online platforms, offering an integrated shopping experience. The company's prominent business segments include DFS and Sofology, out of which DFS generates the maximum revenue through the retailing of upholstered furniture and related products through branded stores and website. The company operates under an omnichannel retail plan, balancing physical presence and e-commerce to meet customer needs.
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