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Darden RestaurantsDRI -0.64%85 Days Sales Outstanding is 1.86 as of May. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates DRI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Darden Restaurants ranks better than 90.48% on this metric.
Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Darden Restaurants Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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DRI vs YUMC, TXRH, DPZ: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Darden Restaurants'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.
Darden Restaurants Days Sales Outstanding vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Darden Restaurants's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Darden Restaurants's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Darden Restaurants 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.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 1.86 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Darden Restaurants and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, Darden Restaurants' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.20 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #34 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Darden Restaurants' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Darden Restaurants' current Days Sales Outstanding of 1.86 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 2.29. The Restaurants industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.62. Darden Restaurants' value of 1.86 is 85.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #34 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Darden Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darden Restaurants' Days Sales Outstanding compare to YUMC and TXRH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Darden Restaurants ranks #34 out of 357 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Darden Restaurants in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.62. Darden Restaurants' value of 1.86 is 85.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Darden Restaurants' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.20 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 12.62, Darden Restaurants 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 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. Darden Restaurants's current Days Sales Outstanding of 1.86 is 85.3% 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 Darden Restaurants 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. Darden Restaurants's current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.86, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darden Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants (DRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.65, compared to a current price of $206.74 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.86, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 85.3% below the Restaurants industry median of 12.62. Darden Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Darden Restaurants (DRI), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 1.86 as of May. 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 Darden Restaurants (DRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darden Restaurants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $206.74 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $211.65.
GuruFocus considers Darden Restaurants to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DRI:
Days Sales Outstanding: 1.86 (26% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
GF Value™: $211.65 vs. price of $206.74 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.3% below the Restaurants median (#34 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Darden Restaurants is the largest global full-service dining operator, with over $12 billion in system sales across 2,159 company-owned stores at the end of fiscal 2025, spanning the US and Canada. The firm operates 10 banners in four segments, including Olive Garden (43% of sales), LongHorn Steakhouse (25%), and fine dining (21%), which includes The Capital Grille, Ruth's Chris, and Eddie V's. The other 11% of sales comes from smaller concepts such as Yard House and Cheddar's. Darden primarily generates revenue through sales of food and beverage items at its company-owned restaurants. It also earns royalties on sales from 154 franchised locations in US and international markets, which sit within the other segment but are immaterial to consolidated results.
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