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Ryanair HoldingsCHIX:RYAI -0.94%86 Days Sales Outstanding is 1.46 as of Jun. 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RYAI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Ryanair Holdings ranks better than 99.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryanair Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:RYAi'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38 Med: 2.55 Max: 9.61
Current: 1.99
During the past 13 years, Ryanair Holdings's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 9.61. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 2.55.
CHIX:RYAi's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 99.2% of 997
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 46.81
vs CHIX:RYAi: 1.99
Ryanair Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (1.79) to Jun. 2026 (1.46).
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAi) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Ryanair Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Ryanair Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings'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:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings'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.
Ryanair Holdings Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryanair Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Ryanair Holdings 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.
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 1.46 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Ryanair Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.38 to 9.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #8 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Days Sales Outstanding of 1.46 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 9.61. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.81. Ryanair Holdings' value of 1.46 is 96.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #8 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #8 out of 997 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Ryanair Holdings in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.81. Ryanair Holdings' value of 1.46 is 96.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ryanair Holdings' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.38 to 9.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 46.81, Ryanair Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 46.81, based on 997 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. Ryanair Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding of 1.46 is 96.9% 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryanair Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.46, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.05, compared to a current price of €24.76 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.46, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 96.9% below the Transportation industry median of 46.81. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.46 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.76 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.05.
GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:
Days Sales Outstanding: 1.46 (43% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: €25.05 vs. price of €24.76 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.9% below the Transportation median (#8 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RYAI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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