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HelloFresh SECHIX:HFGD 49 Days Sales Outstanding is 1.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Retail - Defensive companies, HelloFresh SE ranks better than 96.05% on this metric.
HelloFresh SE's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €20 Mil. HelloFresh SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,550 Mil.
Hence, HelloFresh SE's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for HelloFresh SE's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:HFGd'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.64 Max: 6.36
Current: 1.1
During the past 12 years, HelloFresh SE's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 6.36. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.64.
CHIX:HFGd's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 96.05% of 304
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 21.165
vs CHIX:HFGd: 1.10
HelloFresh SE's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (0.91) to Jun. 2026 (1.20).
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGd) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
HelloFresh SE Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
HelloFresh SE Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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:HFGD vs KR, SFM, ACI: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HelloFresh SE's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 1.20 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on HelloFresh SE and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, HelloFresh SE's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 0.92 to 6.36. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #12 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Days Sales Outstanding of 1.20 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 6.36. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.17. HelloFresh SE's value of 1.20 is 94.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #12 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #12 out of 304 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places HelloFresh SE in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.17. HelloFresh SE's value of 1.20 is 94.3% below this benchmark. Historically, HelloFresh SE's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 0.92 to 6.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 21.17, HelloFresh SE 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 - Defensive company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Defensive companies is 21.17, based on 304 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. HelloFresh SE's current Days Sales Outstanding of 1.20 is 94.3% 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.20, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.86, compared to a current price of €2.76 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.20, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 94.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 21.17. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.20 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.76 is trading 64.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.86.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:
Days Sales Outstanding: 1.20 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: €7.86 vs. price of €2.76 (64.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#12 of 304)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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