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The Estee LauderXSWX:EL 49 Days Sales Outstanding is 40.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 37.81. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF74.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,948 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Estee Lauder ranks worse than 53.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Estee Lauder's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.59 Med: 37.81 Max: 41.49
Current: 40.43
During the past 13 years, The Estee Lauder's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 41.49. The lowest was 32.59. And the median was 37.81.
XSWX:EL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 53.03% of 1948
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.64
vs XSWX:EL: 40.43
The Estee Lauder's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (46.51) to Jun. 2026 (40.73).
The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
The Estee Lauder Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
The Estee Lauder Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Estee Lauder'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.
XSWX:EL vs KVUE, KMB, CHD: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, The Estee Lauder'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.
The Estee Lauder Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Estee Lauder's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Estee Lauder's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
The Estee Lauder 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.
The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.73 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on The Estee Lauder and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.81. Over the past decade, The Estee Lauder's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.59 to 41.49. According to the industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1033 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is The Estee Lauder's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
The Estee Lauder's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.73 is near median its 10-year median of 37.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.59 to a high of 41.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.64. The Estee Lauder's value of 40.73 is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1033 out of 1948 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Estee Lauder has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Estee Lauder's Days Sales Outstanding compare to KVUE and KMB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Estee Lauder ranks #1033 out of 1948 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places The Estee Lauder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.64. The Estee Lauder's value of 40.73 is 5.4% above this benchmark. Historically, The Estee Lauder's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.59 to 41.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.81 vs. the industry median of 38.64, The Estee Lauder has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.64, based on 1,948 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. The Estee Lauder's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.73 is 5.4% above 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 The Estee Lauder and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Estee Lauder's current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Estee Lauder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF74.43, compared to a current price of CHF82.30 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.81 and 5.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.64. The Estee Lauder's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.73 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 The Estee Lauder (XSWX:EL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Estee Lauder stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF82.30 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF74.43.
GuruFocus considers The Estee Lauder to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 40.73 (near median its 10-year median of 37.81)
GF Value™: CHF74.43 vs. price of CHF82.30 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1033 of 1948)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Estée Lauder is a leader in the global prestige beauty market, participating across skin care (49% of fiscal 2025 sales), makeup (29%), fragrance (17%), and hair care and others (5%). Top-selling brands include Estée Lauder, Clinique, M.A.C, La Mer, Jo Malone London, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, and Origins. The firm operates in more than 150 countries, generating 31% of revenue from the Americas, 37% from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (including travel retail), and 32% from Asia-Pacific. Estée Lauder sells its products through department stores, travel retail, specialty multibrand beauty stores, brand-dedicated freestanding stores, e-commerce, salons/spas, and perfumeries.
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