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Barry Callebaut AGFRA:BCLM -3.42%69 Days Sales Outstanding is 40.38 as of Feb. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 23.28. GuruFocus rates FRA:BCLM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,948 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Barry Callebaut AG ranks worse than 66.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barry Callebaut AG's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BCLM'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.09 Med: 23.28 Max: 51.22
Current: 51.22
During the past 13 years, Barry Callebaut AG's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 51.22. The lowest was 22.09. And the median was 23.28.
FRA:BCLM's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 66.22% of 1948
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.64
vs FRA:BCLM: 51.22
Barry Callebaut AG's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Feb. 2025 (48.46) to Feb. 2026 (40.38).
Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Barry Callebaut AG Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Barry Callebaut AG Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barry Callebaut 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.
FRA:BCLM vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut 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.
Barry Callebaut AG Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Barry Callebaut AG 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.
Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.38 as of Feb. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 23.28. Over the past decade, Barry Callebaut AG's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.09 to 51.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #1290 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.38 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 23.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.09 to a high of 51.22. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.64. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 40.38 is 4.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #1290 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's Days Sales Outstanding compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #1290 out of 1948 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Barry Callebaut AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.64. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 40.38 is 4.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Barry Callebaut AG's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.09 to 51.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.28 vs. the industry median of 38.64, Barry Callebaut 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.64, based on 1,948 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. Barry Callebaut AG's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.38 is 4.5% 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barry Callebaut AG's current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.38, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 23.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.20, compared to a current price of €11.30 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.38, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 23.28 and 4.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.64. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.38 as of Feb. 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 Barry Callebaut AG (FRA:BCLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.30 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.20.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BCLM:
Days Sales Outstanding: 40.38 (73% above median its 10-year median of 23.28)
GF Value™: €20.20 vs. price of €11.30 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1290 of 1948)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BCLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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