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CentricaCPYYF -2.44%76 Days Sales Outstanding is 70.27 as of Jun. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 32.27. GuruFocus rates CPYYF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 414 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Centrica ranks better than 71.26% on this metric.
Centrica's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,273 Mil. Centrica's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $13,695 Mil.
Hence, Centrica's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 70.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centrica's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CPYYF'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.86 Med: 32.27 Max: 51.67
Current: 43.67
During the past 13 years, Centrica's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 51.67. The lowest was 17.86. And the median was 32.27.
CPYYF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 71.26% of 414
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 64.67
vs CPYYF: 43.67
Centrica's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (73.90) to Jun. 2026 (70.27).
Centrica (OTCPK:CPYYF) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Centrica Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Centrica Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centrica'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.
CPYYF vs CEG, VST, NRG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Centrica'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.
Centrica Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Centrica's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrica'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.
Centrica (CPYYF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 70.27 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 32.27. Over the past decade, Centrica's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 17.86 to 51.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #119 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Centrica's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Centrica's current Days Sales Outstanding of 70.27 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 32.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.86 to a high of 51.67. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.67. Centrica's value of 70.27 is 8.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrica ranks #119 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrica has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrica's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #119 out of 414 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Centrica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.67. Centrica's value of 70.27 is 8.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Centrica's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 17.86 to 51.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.27 vs. the industry median of 64.67, Centrica 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 64.67, based on 414 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. Centrica's current Days Sales Outstanding of 70.27 is 8.7% 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 Centrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrica's current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.27, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 32.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrica (CPYYF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.22, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.27, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 32.27 and 8.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 64.67. Centrica's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Centrica (CPYYF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.27 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 Centrica (CPYYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrica stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.22.
GuruFocus considers Centrica to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CPYYF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 70.27 (118% above median its 10-year median of 32.27)
GF Value™: $2.22 vs. price of $2.00 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#119 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPYYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centrica is a diversified utility based in the UK with operations that produce oil and gas and supply natural gas and electricity. Its British Gas business unit is the largest residential supplier of natural gas and HVAC services in Britain.
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