GROUF (Grafton Group) Days Sales Outstanding: 43.58 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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What is Grafton Group Days Sales Outstanding?

Grafton Group GROUF Days Sales Outstanding is 43.58 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 38.43. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Grafton Group's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $429 Mil. Grafton Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,797 Mil. Hence, Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 43.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

GROUF' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.85   Med: 38.43   Max: 67.74
Current: 67.74

During the past 13 years, Grafton Group's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 67.74. The lowest was 33.85. And the median was 38.43.

GROUF's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 60.08 vs GROUF: 67.74

Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Jun. 2025 (43.38) to Jun. 2026 (43.58).


Grafton Group  (OTCPK:GROUF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Grafton Group Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Grafton Group Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grafton Group'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.

Grafton Group Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Grafton Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Grafton Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 37.37 38.48 43.38 43.92 43.58

GROUF vs FAST, GWW, FERG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Grafton Group'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.


Grafton Group Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.



Grafton Group 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (256.04316080002 + 300.91593105061) / 2 ) / 3320.5602550115*365
=278.47954592532 / 3320.5602550115*365
=30.61

Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (300.91593105061 + 557.37863750113) / 2 ) / 1796.9816440073*365 / 2
=429.14728427587 / 1796.9816440073*365 / 2
=43.58

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 43.58 mean?
Grafton Group (GROUF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 43.58 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Grafton Group and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 38.43. Over the past decade, Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 33.85 to 67.74.
Is Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Grafton Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 43.58 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 38.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.85 to a high of 67.74. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.08. Grafton Group's value of 43.58 is 27.5% below this industry median.
How does Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding compare to FAST and GWW?
Grafton Group's Days Sales Outstanding of 43.58 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.08. Grafton Group's value of 43.58 is 27.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Grafton Group's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 33.85 to 67.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.43 vs. the industry median of 60.08, Grafton Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Distribution companies is 60.08, based on 163 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. Grafton Group's current Days Sales Outstanding of 43.58 is 27.5% 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 Grafton Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grafton Group's current Days Sales Outstanding is 43.58, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 38.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grafton Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grafton Group (GROUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.59, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 43.58, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 38.43 and 27.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 60.08. 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 Grafton Group (GROUF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 43.58 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.

Grafton Group Business Description

Other Exchanges GFTUl:UKGFTU:UKGN5:Germany
Address Carmanhall Road, The Hive, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin, IRL, D18 Y2C9
Grafton Group PLC is a distributor of building materials that operates in three segments; The Distribution segment is into the distribution of building and plumbing materials to professional tradespeople engaged in residential repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and also in residential and other new build construction, The Retailing segment operates DIY and home improvement business from a network of stores that supply mainly retail customers with wide products for DIY and for the home and garden, and The Manufacturing segment is into the manufacture of dry mortar in Great Britain. The company also operates in residential and other new build construction. Geographically, the company generates over half of its revenue from the United Kingdom.