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DiageoHAM:GUI +2.35%64 Days Sales Outstanding is 62.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 56.19. GuruFocus rates HAM:GUI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 207 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Diageo ranks worse than 75.36% on this metric.
Diageo's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,069 Mil. Diageo's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €8,933 Mil.
Hence, Diageo's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 62.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Diageo's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:GUI'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.07 Med: 56.19 Max: 73.64
Current: 73.61
During the past 13 years, Diageo's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 73.64. The lowest was 47.07. And the median was 56.19.
HAM:GUI's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 75.36% of 207
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 46.31
vs HAM:GUI: 73.61
Diageo's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (59.71) to Dec. 2025 (62.69).
Diageo (HAM:GUI) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Diageo Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Diageo Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diageo'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.
HAM:GUI vs BF.B: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Diageo'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.
Diageo Days Sales Outstanding vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Diageo's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diageo's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
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.
Diageo (HAM:GUI) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 62.69 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 56.19. Over the past decade, Diageo's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 47.07 to 73.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #156 out of 207 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is Diageo's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Diageo's current Days Sales Outstanding of 62.69 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 56.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.07 to a high of 73.64. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.31. Diageo's value of 62.69 is 35.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diageo ranks #156 out of 207 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diageo has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diageo's Days Sales Outstanding compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #156 out of 207 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Diageo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.31. Diageo's value of 62.69 is 35.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Diageo's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 47.07 to 73.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.19 vs. the industry median of 46.31, Diageo 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 46.31, based on 207 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. Diageo's current Days Sales Outstanding of 62.69 is 35.4% 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 Diageo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diageo's current Days Sales Outstanding is 62.69, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 56.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diageo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo (HAM:GUI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.10, compared to a current price of €18.52 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 62.69, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 56.19 and 35.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 46.31. Diageo's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Diageo (HAM:GUI), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 62.69 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Diageo (HAM:GUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.52 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.10.
GuruFocus considers Diageo to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:GUI:
Days Sales Outstanding: 62.69 (12% above median its 10-year median of 56.19)
GF Value™: €28.10 vs. price of €18.52 (34.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#156 of 207)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:GUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness, Diageo is the largest distiller globally by sales. Diageo acquired some of the Seagram assets in 2001, which gave it brands such as Captain Morgan rum and Crown Royal Canadian whisky. Since then, mergers and acquisitions have mostly been bolt-on in nature, plugging gaps in the company's product and geographic portfolio.
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