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SSP GroupCHIX:SSPGL -0.98%82 Days Sales Outstanding is 12.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 7.57. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSPGL with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, SSP Group ranks worse than 52.38% on this metric.
SSP Group's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £125 Mil. SSP Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,763 Mil.
Hence, SSP Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for SSP Group's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SSPGl'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.48 Med: 7.57 Max: 13.37
Current: 13.37
During the past 13 years, SSP Group's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 13.37. The lowest was 3.48. And the median was 7.57.
CHIX:SSPGl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 52.38% of 357
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 12.62
vs CHIX:SSPGl: 13.37
SSP Group's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Mar. 2025 (10.53) to Mar. 2026 (12.96).
SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
SSP Group Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
SSP Group Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SSP 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.
CHIX:SSPGL vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, SSP 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.
SSP Group Days Sales Outstanding vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SSP Group's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SSP Group'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.
SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 12.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on SSP Group and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 7.57. Over the past decade, SSP Group's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 3.48 to 13.37. According to the industry distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #187 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is SSP Group's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
SSP Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 12.96 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 7.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 13.37. The Restaurants industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.62. SSP Group's value of 12.96 is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #187 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SSP Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSP Group's Days Sales Outstanding compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #187 out of 357 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places SSP Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.62. SSP Group's value of 12.96 is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SSP Group's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 3.48 to 13.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.57 vs. the industry median of 12.62, SSP Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Restaurants companies is 12.62, based on 357 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. SSP Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 12.96 is 2.7% 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 SSP Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSP Group's current Days Sales Outstanding is 12.96, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 7.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.02, compared to a current price of £1.85 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 12.96, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 7.57 and 2.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 12.62. SSP Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 12.96 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 SSP Group (CHIX:SSPGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSP Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.85 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.02.
GuruFocus considers SSP Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSPGL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 12.96 (71% above median its 10-year median of 7.57)
GF Value™: £2.02 vs. price of £1.85 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% above the Restaurants median (#187 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SSPGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SSP Group PLC operates food and beverage units in travel locations such as airports and railway stations. Units range from coffee shops and sandwich bars to casual and fine-dining restaurants. Its units operate under more than 300 different brand names, including both proprietary brands and franchised brands, such as Starbucks and Burger King. Its segments include the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe & Middle East (APAC & EEME).
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