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DHL AGDPSTF +1.43%78 Days Sales Outstanding is 48.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 44.61. GuruFocus rates DPSTF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, DHL AG ranks worse than 51.5% on this metric.
DHL AG's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $13,782 Mil. DHL AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $25,768 Mil.
Hence, DHL AG's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 48.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for DHL AG's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
DPSTF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.92 Med: 44.61 Max: 47.68
Current: 47.68
During the past 13 years, DHL AG's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 47.68. The lowest was 41.92. And the median was 44.61.
DPSTF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 51.5% of 1002
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 46.735
vs DPSTF: 47.68
DHL AG's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (48.07) to Jun. 2026 (48.80).
DHL AG (OTCPK:DPSTF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
DHL AG Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
DHL AG Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DHL AG'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.
DPSTF vs UPS, FDX, EXPD: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, DHL AG'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.
DHL AG Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, DHL AG's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DHL AG'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.
DHL AG (DPSTF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 48.80 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on DHL AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.61. Over the past decade, DHL AG's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.92 to 47.68. According to the industry distribution chart, DHL AG ranks #516 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is DHL AG's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
DHL AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.80 is near median its 10-year median of 44.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.92 to a high of 47.68. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.74. DHL AG's value of 48.80 is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DHL AG ranks #516 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DHL AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DHL AG's Days Sales Outstanding compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, DHL AG ranks #516 out of 1002 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places DHL AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.74. DHL AG's value of 48.80 is 4.4% above this benchmark. Historically, DHL AG's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.92 to 47.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.61 vs. the industry median of 46.74, DHL AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 46.74, based on 1,002 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. DHL AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.80 is 4.4% 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 DHL AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DHL AG's current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DHL AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DHL AG (DPSTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.28, compared to a current price of $64.31 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.61 and 4.4% above the Transportation industry median of 46.74. DHL AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 DHL AG (DPSTF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.80 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 DHL AG (DPSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DHL AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $64.31 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.28.
GuruFocus considers DHL AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DPSTF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 48.80 (near median its 10-year median of 44.61)
GF Value™: $49.28 vs. price of $64.31 (30.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% above the Transportation median (#516 of 1002)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DPSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in Germany, DHL Group ranks among the three dominant integrated global parcel-shipping providers, along with US-based FedEx and UPS. It's also a leading global third-party logistics provider in terms of air and ocean forwarding and outsourced contract logistics markets touching Europe. The DHL divisions (Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, eCommerce Solutions, and Supply Chain) generate roughly 80% of consolidated revenue. Roughly 20% comes from the Post & Parcel Germany division, which includes the legacy German postal operations and the faster growing domestic package delivery business in Germany.
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