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Pick N Pay StoresFRA:PIK +4.81%69 Days Sales Outstanding is 11.39 as of Feb. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 15.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:PIK with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,106 Retail - Cyclical companies, Pick N Pay Stores ranks better than 59.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pick N Pay Stores's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PIK'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.39 Med: 15.24 Max: 17.31
Current: 12.53
During the past 13 years, Pick N Pay Stores's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 17.31. The lowest was 12.39. And the median was 15.24.
FRA:PIK's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 59.86% of 1106
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 17.975
vs FRA:PIK: 12.53
Pick N Pay Stores's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Feb. 2025 (12.25) to Feb. 2026 (11.39).
Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Pick N Pay Stores Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Pick N Pay Stores Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pick N Pay 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.
FRA:PIK vs DDS, M: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Pick N Pay 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.
Pick N Pay Stores Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pick N Pay Stores's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pick N Pay Stores's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Pick N Pay 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.
Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 11.39 as of Feb. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 15.24. Over the past decade, Pick N Pay Stores' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 12.39 to 17.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #444 out of 1106 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Pick N Pay Stores' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Pick N Pay Stores' current Days Sales Outstanding of 11.39 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 15.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.39 to a high of 17.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 17.98. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 11.39 is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #444 out of 1106 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pick N Pay Stores has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pick N Pay Stores' Days Sales Outstanding compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Pick N Pay Stores ranks #444 out of 1106 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Pick N Pay Stores in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 17.98. Pick N Pay Stores' value of 11.39 is 36.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Pick N Pay Stores' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 12.39 to 17.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.24 vs. the industry median of 17.98, Pick N Pay 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 17.98, based on 1,106 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. Pick N Pay Stores's current Days Sales Outstanding of 11.39 is 36.6% 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 Pick N Pay Stores and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 17.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pick N Pay Stores's current Days Sales Outstanding is 11.39, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 15.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pick N Pay Stores stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.31, compared to a current price of €0.98 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 11.39, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 15.24 and 36.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 17.98. Pick N Pay Stores' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 11.39 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 Pick N Pay Stores (FRA:PIK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pick N Pay Stores stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.98 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.31.
GuruFocus considers Pick N Pay Stores to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PIK:
Days Sales Outstanding: 11.39 (25% below median its 10-year median of 15.24)
GF Value™: €1.31 vs. price of €0.98 (25.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#444 of 1106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PIK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pick N Pay Stores Ltd is a South African multiformat and multichannel retailer. The company operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mauritius, Swaziland, and Lesotho. The company offers food and groceries, clothing, general merchandise, and services across multiple store formats, both franchised and owned. The customer base is mainly represented by middle-income South African consumer. The portfolio of stores is composed of supermarkets, hypermarkets, local shops, express shops, clothing shops, liquor stores, and others.
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