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CanforTSX:CFP -2.81%70 Days Sales Outstanding is 25.58 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 18.80. GuruFocus rates TSX:CFP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of C$15.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Forest Products companies, Canfor ranks better than 84.48% on this metric.
Canfor's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$428 Mil. Canfor's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1,526 Mil.
Hence, Canfor's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canfor's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CFP'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.57 Med: 18.8 Max: 26.86
Current: 26.86
During the past 13 years, Canfor's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 26.86. The lowest was 13.57. And the median was 18.80.
TSX:CFP's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 84.48% of 277
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 52.83
vs TSX:CFP: 26.86
Canfor's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (26.96) to Jun. 2026 (25.58).
Canfor (TSX:CFP) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Canfor Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Canfor Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canfor'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.
TSX:CFP vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Canfor'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.
Canfor Days Sales Outstanding vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Canfor's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canfor'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.
Canfor (TSX:CFP) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 25.58 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Canfor and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 18.80. Over the past decade, Canfor's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 13.57 to 26.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Canfor ranks #43 out of 277 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Canfor's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Canfor's current Days Sales Outstanding of 25.58 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 18.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.57 to a high of 26.86. The Forest Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.83. Canfor's value of 25.58 is 51.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canfor ranks #43 out of 277 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canfor has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canfor's Days Sales Outstanding compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Canfor ranks #43 out of 277 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Canfor in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.83. Canfor's value of 25.58 is 51.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Canfor's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 13.57 to 26.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.80 vs. the industry median of 52.83, Canfor 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 Forest Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Forest Products companies is 52.83, based on 277 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. Canfor's current Days Sales Outstanding of 25.58 is 51.6% 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 Canfor and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canfor's current Days Sales Outstanding is 25.58, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 18.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canfor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canfor (TSX:CFP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$15.29, compared to a current price of C$15.58 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 25.58, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 18.80 and 51.6% below the Forest Products industry median of 52.83. Canfor's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Canfor (TSX:CFP), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 25.58 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 Canfor (TSX:CFP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canfor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$15.58 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$15.29.
GuruFocus considers Canfor to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CFP:
Days Sales Outstanding: 25.58 (36% above median its 10-year median of 18.80)
GF Value™: C$15.29 vs. price of C$15.58 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.6% below the Forest Products median (#43 of 277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CFP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canfor is a softwood lumber company that also owns Canfor Pulp Products. It is active throughout North America and Europe, with lumber mills in British Columbia, Alberta, the Southeastern United States, and Sweden. It has two reportable segments: lumber and pulp and paper. The lumber segment includes Canfor's sawmilling and remanufacturing operations. The pulp and paper segment includes the kraft pulp, kraft paper, and bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp businesses of Canfor Pulp.
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