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EnQuestCHIX:ENQL -6.56%47 Days Sales Outstanding is 52.02 as of Jun. 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 18.88. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ENQL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 899 Oil & Gas companies, EnQuest ranks better than 71.19% on this metric.
EnQuest's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was £113.3 Mil. EnQuest's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was £397.4 Mil.
Hence, EnQuest's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 52.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for EnQuest's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ENQl'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.99 Med: 18.88 Max: 37.34
Current: 32.03
During the past 13 years, EnQuest's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 37.34. The lowest was 5.99. And the median was 18.88.
CHIX:ENQl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 71.19% of 899
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 45.35
vs CHIX:ENQl: 32.03
EnQuest's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (46.68) to Jun. 2026 (52.02).
EnQuest (CHIX:ENQl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
EnQuest Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
EnQuest Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EnQuest'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.
CHIX:ENQL vs COP, EOG, OXY: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, EnQuest'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.
EnQuest Days Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, EnQuest's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EnQuest'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.
EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 52.02 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on EnQuest and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 18.88. Over the past decade, EnQuest's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 5.99 to 37.34. According to the industry distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #259 out of 899 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is EnQuest's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
EnQuest's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.02 is 176% above median its 10-year median of 18.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.99 to a high of 37.34. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.35. EnQuest's value of 52.02 is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #259 out of 899 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EnQuest has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EnQuest's Days Sales Outstanding compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #259 out of 899 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts EnQuest in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.35. EnQuest's value of 52.02 is 14.7% above this benchmark. Historically, EnQuest's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 5.99 to 37.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.88 vs. the industry median of 45.35, EnQuest 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Oil & Gas companies is 45.35, based on 899 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. EnQuest's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.02 is 14.7% 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 EnQuest and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EnQuest's current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.02, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 18.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EnQuest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.26 — trading 83.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.02, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 18.88 and 14.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.35. EnQuest's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.02 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 EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.26 is trading 83.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14.
GuruFocus considers EnQuest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ENQL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 52.02 (176% above median its 10-year median of 18.88)
GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.26 (83.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#259 of 899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ENQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EnQuest PLC is a UK independent producer of oil and gas. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are the exploration for, and extraction and production of, hydrocarbons in the UK Continental Shelf and Malaysia. It focuses on maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. Its geographical segments include the North Sea and Malaysia. The company generates maximum revenue from the North Sea. The North Sea's activities include Upstream, Midstream, Decommissioning, and Veri Energy.
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