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TescoTSCDF +2.76%85 Days Sales Outstanding is 6.31 as of Feb. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 7.88. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Tesco ranks better than 78.67% on this metric.
Tesco's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,770 Mil. Tesco's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $51,190 Mil.
Hence, Tesco's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tesco's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
TSCDF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.26 Med: 7.88 Max: 9.4
Current: 6.32
During the past 13 years, Tesco's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 9.40. The lowest was 6.26. And the median was 7.88.
TSCDF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 78.67% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 21.145
vs TSCDF: 6.32
Tesco's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Feb. 2025 (6.53) to Feb. 2026 (6.31).
Tesco (OTCPK:TSCDF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Tesco Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Tesco Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tesco'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.
TSCDF vs KR, SFM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco'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.
Tesco Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tesco's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesco'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.
Tesco (TSCDF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 6.31 as of Feb. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Tesco and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 7.88. Over the past decade, Tesco's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 6.26 to 9.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #64 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Tesco's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Tesco's current Days Sales Outstanding of 6.31 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.26 to a high of 9.40. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.15. Tesco's value of 6.31 is 70.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesco ranks #64 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #64 out of 300 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Tesco in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.15. Tesco's value of 6.31 is 70.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Tesco's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 6.26 to 9.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.88 vs. the industry median of 21.15, Tesco 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Retail - Defensive companies is 21.15, based on 300 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. Tesco's current Days Sales Outstanding of 6.31 is 70.2% 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 Tesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesco's current Days Sales Outstanding is 6.31, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 7.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.52, compared to a current price of $6.56 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 6.31, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 7.88 and 70.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 21.15. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 6.31 as of Feb. 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.56 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.52.
GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSCDF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 6.31 (20% below median its 10-year median of 7.88)
GF Value™: $5.52 vs. price of $6.56 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#64 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSCDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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