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Synlait MilkSMLKF 29 Days Sales Outstanding is 31.19 as of Jan. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 20.79. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Synlait Milk ranks better than 56.4% on this metric.
Synlait Milk's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $77.2 Mil. Synlait Milk's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $451.5 Mil.
Hence, Synlait Milk's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 31.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synlait Milk's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
SMLKF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.06 Med: 20.79 Max: 35.05
Current: 34.26
During the past 13 years, Synlait Milk's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 35.05. The lowest was 16.06. And the median was 20.79.
SMLKF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 56.4% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.63
vs SMLKF: 34.26
Synlait Milk's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jan. 2025 (31.76) to Jan. 2026 (31.19).
Synlait Milk (OTCPK:SMLKF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Synlait Milk Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Synlait Milk Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk'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.
SMLKF vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk'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.
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 31.19 as of Jan. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 20.79. Over the past decade, Synlait Milk's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.06 to 35.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #851 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Synlait Milk's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Synlait Milk's current Days Sales Outstanding of 31.19 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 20.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.06 to a high of 35.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. Synlait Milk's value of 31.19 is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #851 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #851 out of 1952 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Synlait Milk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. Synlait Milk's value of 31.19 is 19.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Synlait Milk's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.06 to 35.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.79 vs. the industry median of 38.63, Synlait Milk 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 38.63, based on 1,952 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. Synlait Milk's current Days Sales Outstanding of 31.19 is 19.3% 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synlait Milk's current Days Sales Outstanding is 31.19, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 20.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (SMLKF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.50, compared to a current price of $0.24 — trading 52% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 31.19, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 20.79 and 19.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.63. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 31.19 as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.24 is trading 52% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.50.
GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SMLKF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 31.19 (50% above median its 10-year median of 20.79)
GF Value™: $0.50 vs. price of $0.24 (52% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#851 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMLKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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