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Pilgrims PridePPC +0.62%76 Days Sales Outstanding is 18.74 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 20.21. GuruFocus rates PPC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,941 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Pilgrims Pride ranks better than 77.13% on this metric.
Pilgrims Pride's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $950 Mil. Pilgrims Pride's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,626 Mil.
Hence, Pilgrims Pride's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pilgrims Pride's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
PPC'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.38 Med: 20.21 Max: 21.15
Current: 20.63
During the past 13 years, Pilgrims Pride's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 21.15. The lowest was 14.38. And the median was 20.21.
PPC's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 77.13% of 1941
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.83
vs PPC: 20.63
Pilgrims Pride's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (20.97) to Jun. 2026 (18.74).
Pilgrims Pride (NAS:PPC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Pilgrims Pride Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Pilgrims Pride Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pilgrims Pride'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.
PPC vs LW, CAG, CPB: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Pilgrims Pride'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.
Pilgrims Pride Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pilgrims Pride's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilgrims Pride'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.
Pilgrims Pride (PPC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 18.74 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Pilgrims Pride and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.21. Over the past decade, Pilgrims Pride's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.38 to 21.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #444 out of 1941 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Pilgrims Pride's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Pilgrims Pride's current Days Sales Outstanding of 18.74 is near median its 10-year median of 20.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.38 to a high of 21.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.83. Pilgrims Pride's value of 18.74 is 51.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #444 out of 1941 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pilgrims Pride has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilgrims Pride's Days Sales Outstanding compare to LW and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Pilgrims Pride ranks #444 out of 1941 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Pilgrims Pride in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.83. Pilgrims Pride's value of 18.74 is 51.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Pilgrims Pride's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 14.38 to 21.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.21 vs. the industry median of 38.83, Pilgrims Pride 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 38.83, based on 1,941 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. Pilgrims Pride's current Days Sales Outstanding of 18.74 is 51.7% 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 Pilgrims Pride and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilgrims Pride's current Days Sales Outstanding is 18.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilgrims Pride stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilgrims Pride (PPC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.80, compared to a current price of $32.47 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 18.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.21 and 51.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.83. Pilgrims Pride's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Pilgrims Pride (PPC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 18.74 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 Pilgrims Pride (PPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilgrims Pride stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $32.47 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.80.
GuruFocus considers Pilgrims Pride to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 18.74 (near median its 10-year median of 20.21)
GF Value™: $39.80 vs. price of $32.47 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#444 of 1941)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pilgrim's Pride is the second-largest poultry producer in the US (59% of 2024 sales), the UK (29% including other European sales), and Mexico (12%). Its UK and European arm also includes pork operations from the 2019 acquisition of Tulip. Pilgrim's sells to chain restaurants, food processors, food distributors, and retail chains. Most of its US and Mexican sales come from fresh chicken, while prepared chicken and pork constitute most of its UK and European sales. JBS owns more than 80% of Pilgrim's Pride's outstanding shares, though it failed to acquire the remaining stake in 2021 after a special board committee deemed JBS's offer undervalued Pilgrim's Pride.
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