EXCE (EXCO Resources) Days Sales Outstanding: 82.36 (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is EXCO Resources Days Sales Outstanding?

EXCO Resources EXCE Days Sales Outstanding is 82.36 as of Dec. 2018.

EXCO Resources's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $96.4 Mil. EXCO Resources's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was $106.9 Mil. Hence, EXCO Resources's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Dec. 2018 was 82.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for EXCO Resources's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

EXCE's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 45
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

EXCO Resources's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Dec. 2017 (99.50) to Dec. 2018 (82.36).

EXCO Resources  (OTCPK:EXCE) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.

EXCO Resources Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms

EXCO Resources Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EXCO Resources'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.

EXCO Resources Days Sales Outstanding Chart

EXCO Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Days Sales Outstanding
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EXCO Resources Quarterly Data
Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
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EXCE vs UPLC, AXAS, CHAP: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, EXCO Resources'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.

EXCO Resources Days Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, EXCO Resources's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EXCO Resources's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


EXCO Resources 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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

EXCO Resources's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2018 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2017 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2018 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2018 )*Days in Period
=( (86.262 + 94.036) / 2 ) / 394.026*365
=90.149 / 394.026*365
=83.51

EXCO Resources's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Dec. 2018 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2018 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2018 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2018 )*Days in Period
=( (98.861 + 94.036) / 2 ) / 106.861*365 / 4
=96.4485 / 106.861*365 / 4
=82.36

* 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 Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 82.36 mean?
EXCO Resources (EXCE) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 82.36 as of Dec. 2018. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on EXCO Resources and its competitors.
Is EXCO Resources' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
EXCO Resources' current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.36. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.00. EXCO Resources' value of 82.36 is 83% above this industry median.
How does EXCO Resources' Days Sales Outstanding compare to UPLC and AXAS?
EXCO Resources' Days Sales Outstanding of 82.36 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.00. EXCO Resources' value of 82.36 is 83% above this benchmark. 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 45.00, based on 903 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. EXCO Resources's current Days Sales Outstanding of 82.36 is 83% 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 EXCO Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EXCO Resources's current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EXCO Resources stock overvalued right now?
EXCO Resources (EXCE) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 82.36. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.36 and 83% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.00. 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 EXCO Resources (EXCE), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 82.36 as of Dec. 2018. 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.

EXCO Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 12377 Merit Drive, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX, USA, 75251
EXCO Resources Inc is an oil and gas exploration and production company. Its operations include the exploration, acquisition, development, and production of oil and gas reserves. These activities take place in the company's onshore oilfields within the United States, and focus on shale resource plays. Its fields are located in key oil and gas areas, including Texas, Louisiana, and the Appalachian region. The Louisiana and Texas operations are the most productive fields. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from natural gas, with a smaller portion coming from oil.