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Casey's General StoresFRA:CS2 +1.52%76 Days Sales Outstanding is 4.29 as of Apr. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:CS2 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €419.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,107 Retail - Cyclical companies, Casey's General Stores ranks better than 83.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Casey's General Stores's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CS2'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 2.67 Max: 4.41
Current: 4.15
During the past 13 years, Casey's General Stores's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 4.41. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 2.67.
FRA:CS2's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 83.11% of 1107
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 17.97
vs FRA:CS2: 4.15
Casey's General Stores's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Apr. 2025 (4.13) to Apr. 2026 (4.29).
Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Casey's General Stores Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Casey's General Stores Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores Days Sales Outstanding Chart
FRA:CS2 vs WSM, ULTA, DKS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Casey's General Stores'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.
Casey's General Stores Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Casey's General Stores's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Casey's General Stores's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Casey's General Stores 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.
Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 4.29 as of Apr. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Casey's General Stores and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 2.67. Over the past decade, Casey's General Stores' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.62 to 4.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #187 out of 1107 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Casey's General Stores' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Casey's General Stores' current Days Sales Outstanding of 4.29 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 2.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 4.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 17.97. Casey's General Stores' value of 4.29 is 76.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #187 out of 1107 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Casey's General Stores has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Casey's General Stores' Days Sales Outstanding compare to WSM and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Casey's General Stores ranks #187 out of 1107 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Casey's General Stores in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 17.97. Casey's General Stores' value of 4.29 is 76.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Casey's General Stores' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.62 to 4.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 17.97, Casey's General Stores 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Cyclical companies is 17.97, based on 1,107 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. Casey's General Stores's current Days Sales Outstanding of 4.29 is 76.1% 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 Casey's General Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 17.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Casey's General Stores's current Days Sales Outstanding is 4.29, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Casey's General Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €419.34, compared to a current price of €732.40 — trading 74.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 4.29, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 76.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 17.97. Casey's General Stores' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 4.29 as of Apr. 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 Casey's General Stores (FRA:CS2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Casey's General Stores stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €732.40 is trading 74.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €419.34.
GuruFocus considers Casey's General Stores to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CS2:
Days Sales Outstanding: 4.29 (61% above median its 10-year median of 2.67)
GF Value™: €419.34 vs. price of €732.40 (74.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#187 of 1107)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Casey's General Stores Inc serves as convenience store chain with its 2,900 locations, positioned in the Midwest United States. About half of Casey's stores are located in rural towns with populations under 5,000. While fueling stations serve as a key traffic driver, about two-thirds of the company's gross profit stems from in-store sales of grocery items, prepared meals, and general merchandise. Casey's owns more than 90% of its stores and operates the majority of its warehousing and distribution processes internally.
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