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George WestonTSX:WN +0.20%80 Days Sales Outstanding is 8.99 as of Jun. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 32.41. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$87.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, George Weston ranks better than 57% on this metric.
George Weston's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1,498 Mil. George Weston's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$15,201 Mil.
Hence, George Weston's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for George Weston's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:WN'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.92 Med: 32.41 Max: 34.42
Current: 16.92
During the past 13 years, George Weston's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 34.42. The lowest was 16.92. And the median was 32.41.
TSX:WN's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 57% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 21.165
vs TSX:WN: 16.92
George Weston's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (33.20) to Jun. 2026 (8.99).
George Weston (TSX:WN) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
George Weston Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
George Weston Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for George Weston'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:WN vs KR, SFM, ACI: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, George Weston'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.
George Weston Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, George Weston's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Weston'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.
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 8.99 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 32.41. Over the past decade, George Weston's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.92 to 34.42. According to the industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #129 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is George Weston's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
George Weston's current Days Sales Outstanding of 8.99 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 32.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.92 to a high of 34.42. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.17. George Weston's value of 8.99 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Weston ranks #129 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #129 out of 300 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts George Weston in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.17. George Weston's value of 8.99 is 57.5% below this benchmark. Historically, George Weston's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.92 to 34.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.41 vs. the industry median of 21.17, George Weston 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 21.17, 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. George Weston's current Days Sales Outstanding of 8.99 is 57.5% 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 George Weston and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Weston's current Days Sales Outstanding is 8.99, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 32.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston (TSX:WN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$87.54, compared to a current price of C$98.54 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 8.99, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 32.41 and 57.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 21.17. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 8.99 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 George Weston (TSX:WN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$98.54 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$87.54.
GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:
Days Sales Outstanding: 8.99 (72% below median its 10-year median of 32.41)
GF Value™: C$87.54 vs. price of C$98.54 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#129 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
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