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Ralph LaurenRL +2.03%92 Days Sales Outstanding is 20.50 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 24.39. GuruFocus rates RL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $303.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,034 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks better than 88.3% on this metric.
Ralph Lauren's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $440 Mil. Ralph Lauren's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,960 Mil.
Hence, Ralph Lauren's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ralph Lauren's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
RL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.77 Med: 24.39 Max: 30.21
Current: 19.77
During the past 13 years, Ralph Lauren's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 30.21. The lowest was 19.77. And the median was 24.39.
RL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 88.3% of 1034
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 52.235
vs RL: 19.77
Ralph Lauren's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (22.72) to Jun. 2026 (20.50).
Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Ralph Lauren Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Ralph Lauren Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren'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.
RL vs LEVI, VFC, KTB: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren Days Sales Outstanding vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren (RL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 20.50 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Ralph Lauren and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 24.39. Over the past decade, Ralph Lauren's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 19.77 to 30.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #121 out of 1034 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Ralph Lauren's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Ralph Lauren's current Days Sales Outstanding of 20.50 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 24.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.77 to a high of 30.21. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.24. Ralph Lauren's value of 20.50 is 60.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #121 out of 1034 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's Days Sales Outstanding compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #121 out of 1034 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Ralph Lauren in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.24. Ralph Lauren's value of 20.50 is 60.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ralph Lauren's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 19.77 to 30.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.39 vs. the industry median of 52.24, Ralph Lauren 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 52.24, based on 1,034 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. Ralph Lauren's current Days Sales Outstanding of 20.50 is 60.8% 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ralph Lauren's current Days Sales Outstanding is 20.50, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 24.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (RL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $303.11, compared to a current price of $351.20 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 20.50, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 24.39 and 60.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 52.24. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ralph Lauren (RL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 20.50 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 Ralph Lauren (RL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $351.20 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $303.11.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 20.50 (16% below median its 10-year median of 24.39)
GF Value™: $303.11 vs. price of $351.20 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.8% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#121 of 1034)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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