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FedExXSWX:FDX 82 Days Sales Outstanding is 44.37 as of May. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 45.51. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FDX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF191.55. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Transportation companies, FedEx ranks better than 51.3% on this metric.
FedEx's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was CHF9,526 Mil. FedEx's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was CHF19,590 Mil.
Hence, FedEx's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 44.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for FedEx's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FDX'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.19 Med: 45.51 Max: 50.67
Current: 45.87
During the past 13 years, FedEx's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 50.67. The lowest was 42.19. And the median was 45.51.
XSWX:FDX's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 51.3% of 998
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 47.13
vs XSWX:FDX: 45.87
FedEx's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from May. 2025 (46.21) to May. 2026 (44.37).
FedEx (XSWX:FDX) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
FedEx Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
FedEx Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FedEx'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:FDX vs UPS, JBHT, FDXF: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, FedEx'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.
FedEx Days Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, FedEx's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FedEx'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.
FedEx (XSWX:FDX) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 44.37 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on FedEx and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.51. Over the past decade, FedEx's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 42.19 to 50.67. According to the industry distribution chart, FedEx ranks #486 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is FedEx's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
FedEx's current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.37 is near median its 10-year median of 45.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.19 to a high of 50.67. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.13. FedEx's value of 44.37 is 5.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FedEx ranks #486 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FedEx has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FedEx's Days Sales Outstanding compare to UPS and JBHT?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, FedEx ranks #486 out of 998 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts FedEx in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.13. FedEx's value of 44.37 is 5.9% below this benchmark. Historically, FedEx's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 42.19 to 50.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.51 vs. the industry median of 47.13, FedEx 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 47.13, based on 998 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. FedEx's current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.37 is 5.9% 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 FedEx and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FedEx's current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FedEx stock overvalued right now?
FedEx (XSWX:FDX) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 44.37. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF191.55, compared to a current price of CHF251.60 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.51 and 5.9% below the Transportation industry median of 47.13. FedEx's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 FedEx (XSWX:FDX), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 44.37 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 FedEx (XSWX:FDX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FedEx stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF251.60 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF191.55.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FDX:
Days Sales Outstanding: 44.37 (near median its 10-year median of 45.51)
GF Value™: CHF191.55 vs. price of CHF251.60 (31.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% below the Transportation median (#486 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FDX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FedEx pioneered overnight delivery in 1973 and remains the world's largest express package provider. Following the June 2026 spinoff of FedEx Freight (less-than-truckload shipping), the firm's Federal Express segment—which houses the core package delivery operations—makes up more than 95% of total revenue (previously 87%). The remainder stems from other services, including FedEx Office, which provides document production/shipping, and FedEx Logistics, which provides global forwarding. FedEx acquired Dutch parcel delivery firm TNT Express in 2016, boosting its presence across Europe. TNT was previously the fourth-largest global parcel delivery provider.
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