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WD-40 CoWDFC +2.31%96 Days Sales Outstanding is 63.44 as of May. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 63.40. GuruFocus rates WDFC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $270.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, WD-40 Co ranks worse than 52.69% on this metric.
WD-40 Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $135.6 Mil. WD-40 Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $195.1 Mil.
Hence, WD-40 Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 63.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for WD-40 Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
WDFC'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.17 Med: 63.4 Max: 70.08
Current: 66.73
During the past 13 years, WD-40 Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 70.08. The lowest was 59.17. And the median was 63.40.
WDFC's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 52.69% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 64.5
vs WDFC: 66.73
WD-40 Co's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from May. 2025 (64.90) to May. 2026 (63.44).
WD-40 Co (NAS:WDFC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
WD-40 Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
WD-40 Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WD-40 Co'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.
WDFC vs ASH, FUL, HWKN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, WD-40 Co'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.
WD-40 Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WD-40 Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WD-40 Co'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.
WD-40 Co (WDFC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 63.44 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on WD-40 Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.40. Over the past decade, WD-40 Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 59.17 to 70.08. According to the industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #833 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is WD-40 Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
WD-40 Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.44 is near median its 10-year median of 63.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.17 to a high of 70.08. The Chemicals industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.50. WD-40 Co's value of 63.44 is 1.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #833 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WD-40 Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WD-40 Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ASH and FUL?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WD-40 Co ranks #833 out of 1581 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places WD-40 Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.50. WD-40 Co's value of 63.44 is 1.6% below this benchmark. Historically, WD-40 Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 59.17 to 70.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.40 vs. the industry median of 64.50, WD-40 Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Chemicals companies is 64.50, based on 1,581 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. WD-40 Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.44 is 1.6% 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 WD-40 Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WD-40 Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WD-40 Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co (WDFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $270.42, compared to a current price of $217.12 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.40 and 1.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 64.50. WD-40 Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.44 as of May. 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 WD-40 Co (WDFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WD-40 Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $217.12 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $270.42.
GuruFocus considers WD-40 Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WDFC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 63.44 (near median its 10-year median of 63.40)
GF Value™: $270.42 vs. price of $217.12 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1.6% below the Chemicals median (#833 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WDFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WD-40 Co is a global marketing organization focused on developing and selling products that solve maintenance and cleaning problems internationally. It offers two product groups: maintenance products, including the flagship WD-40 Multi-Use Product, which serves as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, and moisture displacer, marketed globally; and homecare and cleaning products, mainly sold in North America, the UK, and Australia. The company distributes its products through hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial suppliers, mass retailers, online platforms, and specialty retailers across the Americas, EIMEA, and Asia-Pacific, with the majority of revenue generated in the Americas.
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