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Haidilao International HoldingHDALF -12.67%84 Days Sales Outstanding is 2.91 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 3.24. GuruFocus rates HDALF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 356 Restaurants companies, Haidilao International Holding ranks better than 86.24% on this metric.
* 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.
Haidilao International Holding Days Sales Outstanding Chart
HDALF vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Haidilao International Holding'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.
Haidilao International Holding Days Sales Outstanding vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haidilao International Holding's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haidilao International Holding's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Haidilao International Holding 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.
Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 2.91 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 3.24. Over the past decade, Haidilao International Holding's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.23 to 4.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #49 out of 356 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Haidilao International Holding's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Haidilao International Holding's current Days Sales Outstanding of 2.91 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.23 to a high of 4.17. The Restaurants industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.58. Haidilao International Holding's value of 2.91 is 76.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #49 out of 356 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Haidilao International Holding has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haidilao International Holding's Days Sales Outstanding compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #49 out of 356 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Haidilao International Holding in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.58. Haidilao International Holding's value of 2.91 is 76.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Haidilao International Holding's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.23 to 4.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 12.58, Haidilao International Holding 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 Restaurants company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Restaurants companies is 12.58, based on 356 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. Haidilao International Holding's current Days Sales Outstanding of 2.91 is 76.9% 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 Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 12.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haidilao International Holding's current Days Sales Outstanding is 2.91, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haidilao International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.21, compared to a current price of $1.31 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 2.91, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 76.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 12.58. Haidilao International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 2.91 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.31 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.21.
GuruFocus considers Haidilao International Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HDALF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 2.91 (10% below median its 10-year median of 3.24)
GF Value™: $2.21 vs. price of $1.31 (40.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.9% below the Restaurants median (#49 of 356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HDALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haidilao, founded in Sichuan in 1998, is a prominent Chinese hot pot restaurant operator. Following the spinoff of its international unit Super Hi, Haidilao now focuses solely on managing restaurants in Greater China.By the end of 2024, the chain operated over 1,300 stores in Greater China, generating more than CNY 40 billion in systemwide sales, making it one of the largest restaurant operators in China. The majority of its restaurants are company-owned, with only a small fraction franchised.
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