Caffyns (LSE:CFYN) Days Sales Outstanding: 11.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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LSE:CFYN Caffyns PLC LSE:CFYN
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What is Caffyns Days Sales Outstanding?

Caffyns LSE:CFYN 54 Days Sales Outstanding is 11.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 9.86. GuruFocus rates LSE:CFYN with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Vehicles & Parts companies, Caffyns ranks better than 93.12% on this metric.

Caffyns's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £8.4 Mil. Caffyns's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £136.7 Mil. Hence, Caffyns's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.24.

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

LSE:CFYN' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.3   Med: 9.86   Max: 14.42
Current: 11.62

During the past 13 years, Caffyns's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 14.42. The lowest was 6.30. And the median was 9.86.

LSE:CFYN's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
93.12% of 1322 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 60.945 vs LSE:CFYN: 11.62

Caffyns's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Mar. 2025 (11.90) to Mar. 2026 (11.24).


Caffyns  (LSE:CFYN) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Caffyns Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Caffyns Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caffyns'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.

Caffyns Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Caffyns Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Sales Outstanding
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Caffyns Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 9.18 9.87 11.90 11.75 11.24

LSE:CFYN vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Caffyns'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.


Caffyns Days Sales Outstanding vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Caffyns's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Caffyns 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.

Caffyns's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (9.017 + 8.607) / 2 ) / 270.661*365
=8.812 / 270.661*365
=11.88

Caffyns's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (8.231 + 8.607) / 2 ) / 136.708*365 / 2
=8.419 / 136.708*365 / 2
=11.24

* 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 11.24 mean?
Caffyns (LSE:CFYN) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 11.24 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Caffyns and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 9.86. Over the past decade, Caffyns' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 6.30 to 14.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Caffyns ranks #91 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Caffyns' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Caffyns' current Days Sales Outstanding of 11.24 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 9.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 14.42. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.95. Caffyns' value of 11.24 is 81.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caffyns ranks #91 out of 1322 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caffyns has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caffyns' Days Sales Outstanding compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Caffyns ranks #91 out of 1322 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Caffyns in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.95. Caffyns' value of 11.24 is 81.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Caffyns' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 6.30 to 14.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.86 vs. the industry median of 60.95, Caffyns 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Vehicles & Parts companies is 60.95, based on 1,322 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. Caffyns's current Days Sales Outstanding of 11.24 is 81.6% 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 Caffyns and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 60.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caffyns's current Days Sales Outstanding is 11.24, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 9.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caffyns stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caffyns (LSE:CFYN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.69, compared to a current price of £5.00 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 11.24, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 9.86 and 81.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 60.95. Caffyns' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Caffyns (LSE:CFYN), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 11.24 as of Mar. 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 Caffyns (LSE:CFYN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caffyns stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.00 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.69. GuruFocus considers Caffyns to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CFYN:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 11.24 (14% above median its 10-year median of 9.86)
  • GF Value™: £4.69 vs. price of £5.00 (6.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#91 of 1322)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CFYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caffyns Business Description

Other Exchanges 79GL.PFD:UK
Address Meads Road, Saffrons Rooms, Eastbourne, East Sussex, GBR, BN20 7DR
Caffyns PLC is engaged in offering new and used vehicles. The company is engaged in the sale and maintenance of motor vehicles, including the sale of tires, oil, parts, and accessories. It has a portfolio of franchises such as Audi, Seat, Skoda, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo, and others. Geographically, it derives revenue from the United Kingdom.
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