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IngredionINGR -1.56%72 Days Sales Outstanding is 67.67 as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 48.68. GuruFocus rates INGR with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,942 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ingredion ranks worse than 76.98% on this metric.
Ingredion's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,372 Mil. Ingredion's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,850 Mil.
Hence, Ingredion's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 67.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ingredion's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
INGR'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.7 Med: 48.68 Max: 61.92
Current: 61.92
During the past 13 years, Ingredion's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 61.92. The lowest was 42.70. And the median was 48.68.
INGR's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 76.98% of 1942
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.73
vs INGR: 61.92
Ingredion's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (57.25) to Jun. 2026 (67.67).
Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Ingredion Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Ingredion Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ingredion'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.
INGR vs CPB, PPC, LW: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ingredion'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.
Ingredion Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingredion's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingredion'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.
Ingredion (INGR) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 67.67 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Ingredion and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 48.68. Over the past decade, Ingredion's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 42.70 to 61.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #1495 out of 1942 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Ingredion's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Ingredion's current Days Sales Outstanding of 67.67 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 48.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.70 to a high of 61.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.73. Ingredion's value of 67.67 is 74.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #1495 out of 1942 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ingredion has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingredion's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CPB and PPC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #1495 out of 1942 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Ingredion in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.73. Ingredion's value of 67.67 is 74.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ingredion's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 42.70 to 61.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.68 vs. the industry median of 38.73, Ingredion 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.73, based on 1,942 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. Ingredion's current Days Sales Outstanding of 67.67 is 74.7% 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 Ingredion and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingredion's current Days Sales Outstanding is 67.67, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 48.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingredion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion (INGR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.39, compared to a current price of $102.60 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 67.67, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 48.68 and 74.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.73. Ingredion's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Ingredion (INGR), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 67.67 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.
Is Ingredion (INGR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $102.60 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $114.39.
GuruFocus considers Ingredion to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for INGR:
Days Sales Outstanding: 67.67 (39% above median its 10-year median of 48.68)
GF Value™: $114.39 vs. price of $102.60 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1495 of 1942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the INGR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company sells specialty ingredients that include starch-based texturizers and natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia. Ingredion also sells commodity ingredients that include sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging, as well as plant-based proteins. The company plans to acquire Tate & Lyle in an all-cash deal that should close in 2027.
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