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Post HoldingsPOST -1.60%66 Days Sales Outstanding is 33.45 as of Jun. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 26.16. GuruFocus rates POST with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $138.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,943 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks better than 63.36% on this metric.
Post Holdings's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $714 Mil. Post Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,948 Mil.
Hence, Post Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 33.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Post Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
POST'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.33 Med: 26.16 Max: 31.12
Current: 30.19
During the past 13 years, Post Holdings's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 31.12. The lowest was 21.33. And the median was 26.16.
POST's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 63.36% of 1943
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.74
vs POST: 30.19
Post Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (32.01) to Jun. 2026 (33.45).
Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Post Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Post Holdings Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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.
POST vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings (POST) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 33.45 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Post Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 26.16. Over the past decade, Post Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 21.33 to 31.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #712 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Post Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Post Holdings' current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.45 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 26.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.33 to a high of 31.12. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.74. Post Holdings' value of 33.45 is 13.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #712 out of 1943 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Days Sales Outstanding compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #712 out of 1943 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Post Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.74. Post Holdings' value of 33.45 is 13.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Post Holdings' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 21.33 to 31.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.16 vs. the industry median of 38.74, Post Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.74, based on 1,943 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. Post Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding of 33.45 is 13.7% 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.45, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 26.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (POST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $138.96, compared to a current price of $81.06 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.45, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 26.16 and 13.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.74. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Post Holdings (POST), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 33.45 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 Post Holdings (POST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $81.06 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $138.96.
GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for POST:
Days Sales Outstanding: 33.45 (28% above median its 10-year median of 26.16)
GF Value™: $138.96 vs. price of $81.06 (41.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#712 of 1943)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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