Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Days Inventory: 50.81 (As of Dec. 2025) — 18% Below Median


XGHA:TLW Tullow Oil PLC XGHA:TLW
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Price GHS11.92
GF Value GHS13.09
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What is Tullow Oil Days Inventory?

Tullow Oil XGHA:TLW 45 Days Inventory is 50.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 62.33. GuruFocus rates XGHA:TLW with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS13.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Oil & Gas companies, Tullow Oil ranks worse than 78.02% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Tullow Oil's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS1,121 Mil. Tullow Oil's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was GHS4,026 Mil. Hence, Tullow Oil's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tullow Oil's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XGHA:TLW' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.72   Med: 62.33   Max: 79.82
Current: 68.08

During the past 13 years, Tullow Oil's highest Days Inventory was 79.82. The lowest was 53.72. And the median was 62.33.

XGHA:TLW's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
78.02% of 687 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 31.01 vs XGHA:TLW: 68.08

Tullow Oil's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (75.74) to Dec. 2025 (50.81).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Tullow Oil's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.59.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Tullow Oil's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.23.


Tullow Oil  (XGHA:TLW) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Tullow Oil's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Tullow Oil's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Tullow Oil Days Inventory Related Terms


Tullow Oil Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tullow Oil's Days Inventory 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.

Tullow Oil Days Inventory Chart

Tullow Oil Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Tullow Oil Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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XGHA:TLW vs COP, EOG, FANG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Tullow Oil's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.


Tullow Oil Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tullow Oil's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tullow Oil's Days Inventory falls into.


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Tullow Oil Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Tullow Oil's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1504.548 + 1023.866) / 2 ) / 6862.514*365
=1264.207 / 6862.514*365
=67.24

Tullow Oil's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1218.184 + 1023.866) / 2 ) / 4026.145*365 / 2
=1121.025 / 4026.145*365 / 2
=50.81

* 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 Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 50.81 mean?
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) has a Days Inventory of 50.81 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tullow Oil and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 62.33. Over the past decade, Tullow Oil's Days Inventory has ranged from 53.72 to 79.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #536 out of 687 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Tullow Oil's Days Inventory too high?
Tullow Oil's current Days Inventory of 50.81 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 62.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.72 to a high of 79.82. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. Tullow Oil's value of 50.81 is 63.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #536 out of 687 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tullow Oil has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tullow Oil's Days Inventory compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #536 out of 687 companies for Days Inventory. This places Tullow Oil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 31.01. Tullow Oil's value of 50.81 is 63.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Tullow Oil's own Days Inventory has ranged from 53.72 to 79.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.33 vs. the industry median of 31.01, Tullow Oil 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 Inventory for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 31.01, based on 687 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tullow Oil's current Days Inventory of 50.81 is 63.9% 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 Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tullow Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 31.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tullow Oil's current Days Inventory is 50.81, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 62.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tullow Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS13.09, compared to a current price of GHS11.92 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 50.81, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 62.33 and 63.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 31.01. Tullow Oil's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW), the current Days Inventory is 50.81 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of GHS11.92 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of GHS13.09. GuruFocus considers Tullow Oil to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:TLW:

  • Days Inventory: 50.81 (18% below median its 10-year median of 62.33)
  • GF Value™: GHS13.09 vs. price of GHS11.92 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#536 of 687)

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


Tullow Oil Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 566 Chiswick High Road, Building 9 Chiswick Park, London, GBR, W4 5XT
Tullow Oil PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The company conducts exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the African and Atlantic regions. The majority of revenue is derived from West African assets, with a focus on offshore fields. Assets used in oil and gas production are acquired through licenses. The company generates revenue from natural gas and crude oil sales. Its reportable segments are: Ghana, which generates key revenue, and the other segment.
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