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Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NVXSWX:AD 92 Days Sales Outstanding is 10.66 as of Jun. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 5.77. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AD with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF32.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Retail - Defensive companies, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks better than 70% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:AD'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.02 Med: 5.77 Max: 9.44
Current: 9.44
During the past 13 years, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 9.44. The lowest was 5.02. And the median was 5.77.
XSWX:AD's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 70% of 300
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 21.145
vs XSWX:AD: 9.44
* 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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Days Sales Outstanding Chart
XSWX:AD vs KR, SFM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Days Sales Outstanding vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
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.
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 10.66 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 5.77. Over the past decade, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 5.02 to 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #90 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Days Sales Outstanding of 10.66 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 5.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.02 to a high of 9.44. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.15. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 10.66 is 49.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #90 out of 300 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #90 out of 300 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 21.15. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 10.66 is 49.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 5.02 to 9.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.77 vs. the industry median of 21.15, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Days Sales Outstanding of 10.66 is 49.6% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Days Sales Outstanding is 10.66, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 5.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF32.42, compared to a current price of CHF33.09 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 10.66, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 5.77 and 49.6% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 21.15. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 10.66 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (XSWX:AD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF33.09 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF32.42.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AD:
Days Sales Outstanding: 10.66 (85% above median its 10-year median of 5.77)
GF Value™: CHF32.42 vs. price of CHF33.09 (2.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.6% below the Retail - Defensive median (#90 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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