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Datang International Power Generation CoDIPGF 48 Days Sales Outstanding is 61.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 56.53. GuruFocus rates DIPGF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks better than 50.95% on this metric.
DIPGF's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 50.95% of 420
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 63.905
vs DIPGF: 62.97
* 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Days Sales Outstanding Chart
Datang International Power Generation Co Annual Data
DIPGF vs CEG, VST, NRG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Datang International Power Generation Co'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.
Datang International Power Generation Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Datang International Power Generation Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datang International Power Generation Co's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Datang International Power Generation Co Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
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.
Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 61.91 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 56.53. Over the past decade, Datang International Power Generation Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.76 to 62.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #206 out of 420 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Datang International Power Generation Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 61.91 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 56.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.76 to a high of 62.97. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.91. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 61.91 is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #206 out of 420 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Datang International Power Generation Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang International Power Generation Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #206 out of 420 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Datang International Power Generation Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.91. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 61.91 is 3.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Datang International Power Generation Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 41.76 to 62.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.53 vs. the industry median of 63.91, Datang International Power Generation Co has consistently been below 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 63.91, based on 420 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. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 61.91 is 3.1% below 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datang International Power Generation Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.91, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 56.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.31 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.91, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 56.53 and 3.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 63.91. Datang International Power Generation Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 61.91 as of Mar. 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (DIPGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.31 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24.
GuruFocus considers Datang International Power Generation Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DIPGF:
Days Sales Outstanding: 61.91 (10% above median its 10-year median of 56.53)
GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.31 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#206 of 420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIPGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd is one of five state-controlled independent power producers in China. The power generation businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries cover provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, whereas the coal-fired power generators of the Company are centralized in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and southeast coastal regions. The majority of the hydropower projects are located in the southwest region. Wind power and photovoltaic power projects are distributed across the country in areas with abundant resources. The operating segments of the company are the Power and heat generation segment and the Other segments.
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