Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) Days Sales Outstanding: 12.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 198% Above Median

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CHIX:PETSL Pets at Home Group PLC CHIX:PETSL
68 GF Score
Price £2.10
GF Value £2.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Pets at Home Group Days Sales Outstanding?

Pets at Home Group CHIX:PETSL -3.73% 68 Days Sales Outstanding is 12.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 198% above its 10-year median of 4.16. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PETSL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,103 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pets at Home Group ranks better than 67.54% on this metric.

Pets at Home Group's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £47 Mil. Pets at Home Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £691 Mil. Hence, Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.39.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:PETSl' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34   Med: 4.16   Max: 8.87
Current: 8.87

During the past 13 years, Pets at Home Group's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 8.87. The lowest was 3.34. And the median was 4.16.

CHIX:PETSl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
67.54% of 1103 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 18.21 vs CHIX:PETSl: 8.87

Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Mar. 2025 (10.61) to Mar. 2026 (12.40).


Pets at Home Group  (CHIX:PETSl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Pets at Home Group Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Pets at Home Group Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pets at Home Group'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.

Pets at Home Group Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Pets at Home Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Sales Outstanding
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Pets at Home Group Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Mar17 Oct17 Mar18 Oct18 Mar19 Oct19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Oct22 Mar23 Oct23 Mar24 Oct24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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CHIX:PETSL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Pets at Home Group'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.


Pets at Home Group Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


CHIX:PETSL
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Pets at Home Group 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (16.4 + 16.7) / 2 ) / 1469.6*365
=16.55 / 1469.6*365
=4.11

Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (77.2 + 16.7) / 2 ) / 691.3*365 / 2
=46.95 / 691.3*365 / 2
=12.39

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 12.40 mean?
Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 12.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Pets at Home Group and its competitors. This is 198% above median its historical median of 4.16. Over the past decade, Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 3.34 to 8.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Pets at Home Group ranks #358 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Pets at Home Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 12.40 is 198% above median its 10-year median of 4.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 8.87. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.21. Pets at Home Group's value of 12.40 is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pets at Home Group ranks #358 out of 1103 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pets at Home Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pets at Home Group's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pets at Home Group ranks #358 out of 1103 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Pets at Home Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.21. Pets at Home Group's value of 12.40 is 31.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Pets at Home Group's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 3.34 to 8.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 18.21, Pets at Home Group 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 18.21, based on 1,103 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. Pets at Home Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 12.40 is 31.9% 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 Pets at Home Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 18.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pets at Home Group's current Days Sales Outstanding is 12.40, which is 198% above median its own 10-year median of 4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pets at Home Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.88, compared to a current price of £2.10 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 12.40, which is 198% above median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 31.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 18.21. Pets at Home Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 11 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 Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 12.40 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 Pets at Home Group (CHIX:PETSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pets at Home Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.10 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.88. GuruFocus considers Pets at Home Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PETSL:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 12.40 (198% above median its 10-year median of 4.16)
  • GF Value™: £2.88 vs. price of £2.10 (26.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#358 of 1103)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PETSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pets at Home Group Business Description

Address Epsom Avenue, Stanley Green Trading Estate, Chester House, Handforth, Cheshire, GBR, SK9 3RN
Pets at Home Group PLC is an omnichannel British retailer operating mainly in the United Kingdom. The company has a network of stores, websites, grooming salons, and pet services, such as veterinary. The product portfolio is diverse, including items for dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, birds, and wildlife. The items sold are from the following categories: food, pet beds, toys, pet clothing, kennels, collars, healthcare, grooming, training, books, and accessories. The products are sold under the Pets at Home brand, private brand, and labels. The veterinary services are located within stores, as well as in stand-alone locations, throughout the U.K.
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