Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) Days Sales Outstanding: 54.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Above Median


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What is Cloudflare Days Sales Outstanding?

Cloudflare XSWX:NET 78 Days Sales Outstanding is 54.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 44.22. GuruFocus rates XSWX:NET with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF142.50. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,761 Software companies, Cloudflare ranks better than 61.1% on this metric.

Cloudflare's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF381 Mil. Cloudflare's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF640 Mil. Hence, Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:NET' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.05   Med: 44.22   Max: 61.76
Current: 53.54

During the past 10 years, Cloudflare's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 61.76. The lowest was 31.05. And the median was 44.22.

XSWX:NET's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
61.1% of 2761 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 64.36 vs XSWX:NET: 53.54

Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Mar. 2025 (57.43) to Mar. 2026 (54.35).


Cloudflare  (XSWX:NET) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


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Cloudflare Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cloudflare'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.

Cloudflare Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Cloudflare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Cloudflare Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 57.43 52.88 53.53 54.53 54.35

XSWX:NET vs : Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Cloudflare'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.


Cloudflare Days Sales Outstanding vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Cloudflare 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (316.753 + 382.488) / 2 ) / 2167.937*365
=349.6205 / 2167.937*365
=58.86

Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (382.488 + 379.586) / 2 ) / 639.755*365 / 4
=381.037 / 639.755*365 / 4
=54.35

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 54.35 mean?
Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 54.35 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cloudflare and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 44.22. Over the past decade, Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.05 to 61.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Cloudflare ranks #1074 out of 2761 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Cloudflare's current Days Sales Outstanding of 54.35 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 44.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.05 to a high of 61.76. The Software industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.36. Cloudflare's value of 54.35 is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cloudflare ranks #1074 out of 2761 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cloudflare has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloudflare's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cloudflare ranks #1074 out of 2761 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Cloudflare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.36. Cloudflare's value of 54.35 is 15.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Cloudflare's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.05 to 61.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.22 vs. the industry median of 64.36, Cloudflare 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 Software company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Software companies is 64.36, based on 2,761 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. Cloudflare's current Days Sales Outstanding of 54.35 is 15.6% 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 Cloudflare and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cloudflare's current Days Sales Outstanding is 54.35, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 44.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cloudflare stock overvalued right now?
Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 54.35. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF142.50, compared to a current price of CHF195.52 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 54.35, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 44.22 and 15.6% below the Software industry median of 64.36. Cloudflare's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Cloudflare (XSWX:NET), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 54.35 as of Mar. 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 Cloudflare (XSWX:NET) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cloudflare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF195.52 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF142.50.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:NET:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 54.35 (23% above median its 10-year median of 44.22)
  • GF Value™: CHF142.50 vs. price of CHF195.52 (37.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.6% below the Software median (#1074 of 2761)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


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Cloudflare is a software company based in San Francisco, California, that offers security and web performance offerings by utilizing a distributed, serverless content delivery network, or CDN. The firm's edge computing platform, Workers, builds on this infrastructure by enabling clients to deploy and run code without the need to manage or maintain servers.
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