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DSO Calculator
Calculate your Days Sales Outstanding and benchmark against your industry.
Enter Your Numbers
Total amount currently owed by customers
Total credit sales for the period (exclude cash sales)
Number of days in the measurement period
Select your industry for benchmark comparison
How DSO is Calculated
DSO = (Accounts Receivable / Net Credit Sales) × Days in Period
DSO measures the average number of days it takes to collect payment after a sale is made. A lower DSO means you're collecting cash faster, improving your cash flow and reducing risk.
Your DSO Results
Your Days Sales Outstanding
15.0
days
Excellent - Top quartile for Equipment Rental
Equipment Rental Industry Benchmarks
0 days70 days
Top Quartile
< 35 days
Median
52 days
Bottom Quartile
> 70 days
How to Improve Your DSO
- Invoice promptly and accurately to avoid delays
- Follow up on past-due accounts consistently
- Resolve disputes quickly to unblock payments
- Review credit terms for slow-paying customers
- Use AR automation to increase touch rate
Want to improve your DSO?
See how Able Collect helps companies reduce DSO by 10-20 days through AI-powered prioritization and automated follow-up.