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Carlsberg ASLTS:0AI4 -0.75%79 Days Sales Outstanding is 38.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 28.08. GuruFocus rates LTS:0AI4 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1,022.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Carlsberg AS ranks better than 54.33% on this metric.
Carlsberg AS's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr9,974 Mil. Carlsberg AS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr47,053 Mil.
Hence, Carlsberg AS's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 38.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carlsberg AS's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0AI4'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.25 Med: 28.08 Max: 42.79
Current: 42.79
During the past 13 years, Carlsberg AS's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 42.79. The lowest was 23.25. And the median was 28.08.
LTS:0AI4's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 54.33% of 208
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 45.405
vs LTS:0AI4: 42.79
Carlsberg AS's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (32.83) to Jun. 2026 (38.68).
Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI4) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Carlsberg AS Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Carlsberg AS Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carlsberg AS's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
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LTS:0AI4 vs STZ, TAP: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Carlsberg AS'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.
Carlsberg AS Days Sales Outstanding vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carlsberg AS's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlsberg AS'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.
Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI4) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 38.68 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Carlsberg AS and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 28.08. Over the past decade, Carlsberg AS's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 23.25 to 42.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlsberg AS ranks #95 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Carlsberg AS's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Carlsberg AS's current Days Sales Outstanding of 38.68 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 28.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.25 to a high of 42.79. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.41. Carlsberg AS's value of 38.68 is 14.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlsberg AS ranks #95 out of 208 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carlsberg AS has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlsberg AS's Days Sales Outstanding compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Carlsberg AS ranks #95 out of 208 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Carlsberg AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.41. Carlsberg AS's value of 38.68 is 14.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Carlsberg AS's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 23.25 to 42.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.08 vs. the industry median of 45.41, Carlsberg AS 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 45.41, based on 208 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. Carlsberg AS's current Days Sales Outstanding of 38.68 is 14.8% 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 Carlsberg AS and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlsberg AS's current Days Sales Outstanding is 38.68, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 28.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsberg AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1,022.38, compared to a current price of kr856.60 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 38.68, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 28.08 and 14.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 45.41. Carlsberg AS's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI4), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 38.68 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 Carlsberg AS (LTS:0AI4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr856.60 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr1,022.38.
GuruFocus considers Carlsberg AS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0AI4:
Days Sales Outstanding: 38.68 (38% above median its 10-year median of 28.08)
GF Value™: kr1,022.38 vs. price of kr856.60 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.8% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#95 of 208)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0AI4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlsberg is the third-largest brewer in the world after Anheuser-Busch InBev and Heineken. It holds leading share in Scandinavia, western China, and several other markets in Asia. Its key brands include Carlsberg, 1664, Tuborg, Holsten, and Somersby. The company's 2025 beverage volume was split among Western Europe (42%), Eastern Europe and India (28%), and Asia (30%).
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