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PepsiCoXSWX:PEP 79 Days Sales Outstanding is 48.93 as of Jun. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 33.81. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PEP with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF132.22. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies, PepsiCo ranks worse than 58.97% on this metric.
PepsiCo's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF10,364 Mil. PepsiCo's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF19,328 Mil.
Hence, PepsiCo's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 48.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for PepsiCo's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:PEP'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.3 Med: 33.81 Max: 45.86
Current: 45.86
During the past 13 years, PepsiCo's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 45.86. The lowest was 32.30. And the median was 33.81.
XSWX:PEP's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 58.97% of 117
companies
in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 39.79
vs XSWX:PEP: 45.86
PepsiCo's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (49.69) to Jun. 2026 (48.93).
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
PepsiCo Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
PepsiCo Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PepsiCo'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:PEP vs MNST, KDP, COCSF: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic subindustry, PepsiCo'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.
PepsiCo Days Sales Outstanding vs Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PepsiCo's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PepsiCo'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.
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 48.93 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on PepsiCo and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 33.81. Over the past decade, PepsiCo's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.30 to 45.86. According to the industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #69 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is PepsiCo's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
PepsiCo's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.93 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 33.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.30 to a high of 45.86. The Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 39.79. PepsiCo's value of 48.93 is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #69 out of 117 companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PepsiCo has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PepsiCo's Days Sales Outstanding compare to MNST and KDP?
According to the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry distribution chart, PepsiCo ranks #69 out of 117 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places PepsiCo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 39.79. PepsiCo's value of 48.93 is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, PepsiCo's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 32.30 to 45.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.81 vs. the industry median of 39.79, PepsiCo 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Beverages - Non-Alcoholic companies is 39.79, based on 117 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. PepsiCo's current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.93 is 23% 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 PepsiCo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 39.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PepsiCo's current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.93, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 33.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PepsiCo stock overvalued right now?
PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 48.93. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF132.22, compared to a current price of CHF112.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.93, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 33.81 and 23% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry median of 39.79. PepsiCo's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 48.93 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 PepsiCo (XSWX:PEP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PepsiCo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF112.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF132.22.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PEP:
Days Sales Outstanding: 48.93 (45% above median its 10-year median of 33.81)
GF Value™: CHF132.22 vs. price of CHF112.00 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23% above the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic median (#69 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PepsiCo is a global leader in snacks and beverages, owning well-known household brands including Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lay's, Cheetos, and Doritos, among others. The company dominates the global savory snacks market and also ranks as the second-largest beverage provider in the world (behind Coca-Cola) with diversified exposure to carbonated soft drinks, or CSD, as well as water, sports, and energy drink offerings. Convenience foods account for approximately 58% of its total revenue, with beverages making up the rest. Pepsi owns the bulk of its manufacturing and distribution capacity in the US, but uses bottlers overseas for beverages. International markets made up 41% of total sales and 46% of operating profits before corporate expenses in 2025.
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