FENG (Phoenix New Media) Days Sales Outstanding: 116.51 (As of Jun. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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FENG Phoenix New Media Ltd FENG
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What is Phoenix New Media Days Sales Outstanding?

Phoenix New Media FENG 52 Days Sales Outstanding is 116.51 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 148.51. GuruFocus rates FENG with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 533 Interactive Media companies, Phoenix New Media ranks worse than 92.68% on this metric.

Phoenix New Media's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $40.8 Mil. Phoenix New Media's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $32.0 Mil. Hence, Phoenix New Media's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 116.51.

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

FENG' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97.87   Med: 148.51   Max: 211.05
Current: 126.2

During the past 13 years, Phoenix New Media's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 211.05. The lowest was 97.87. And the median was 148.51.

FENG's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
92.68% of 533 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 44.38 vs FENG: 126.20

Phoenix New Media's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Jun. 2025 (139.72) to Jun. 2026 (116.51).


Phoenix New Media  (NYSE:FENG) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Phoenix New Media Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Phoenix New Media Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Phoenix New Media'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.

Phoenix New Media Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Phoenix New Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Phoenix New Media Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 139.72 138.09 121.72 134.77 116.51

FENG vs NAMI, CHAI, GITS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Phoenix New Media'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.


Phoenix New Media Days Sales Outstanding vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Phoenix New Media's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Phoenix New Media's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Phoenix New Media 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.

Phoenix New Media's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (40.762 + 38.945) / 2 ) / 108.696*365
=39.8535 / 108.696*365
=133.83

Phoenix New Media's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (41.978 + 39.701) / 2 ) / 31.986*365 / 4
=40.8395 / 31.986*365 / 4
=116.51

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 116.51 mean?
Phoenix New Media (FENG) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 116.51 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Phoenix New Media and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 148.51. Over the past decade, Phoenix New Media's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 97.87 to 211.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Phoenix New Media ranks #494 out of 533 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Phoenix New Media's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Phoenix New Media's current Days Sales Outstanding of 116.51 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 148.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.87 to a high of 211.05. The Interactive Media industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 44.38. Phoenix New Media's value of 116.51 is 162.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phoenix New Media ranks #494 out of 533 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Phoenix New Media has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phoenix New Media's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NAMI and CHAI?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Phoenix New Media ranks #494 out of 533 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Phoenix New Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 44.38. Phoenix New Media's value of 116.51 is 162.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Phoenix New Media's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 97.87 to 211.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 148.51 vs. the industry median of 44.38, Phoenix New Media 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Interactive Media companies is 44.38, based on 533 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. Phoenix New Media's current Days Sales Outstanding of 116.51 is 162.5% 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 Phoenix New Media and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 44.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phoenix New Media's current Days Sales Outstanding is 116.51, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 148.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phoenix New Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix New Media (FENG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 116.51, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 148.51 and 162.5% above the Interactive Media industry median of 44.38. Phoenix New Media's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Phoenix New Media (FENG), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 116.51 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 Phoenix New Media (FENG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Phoenix New Media stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41. GuruFocus considers Phoenix New Media to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FENG:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 116.51 (22% below median its 10-year median of 148.51)
  • GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $1.48 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 162.5% above the Interactive Media median (#494 of 533)

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


Phoenix New Media Business Description

Address Hongtai East Street, Floor 25, Tower B, POSCO Center, Wangjing, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100102
Phoenix New Media Ltd is a media company providing premium content on an integrated platform across the internet, mobile and TV channels in China. The company organizes its operations into two main segments: Net advertising services and Paid services. It provides its content and services through three channels: ifeng.com channel, video channel, and mobile channel. The company also offers a wide range of paid services including mobile value-added services, games, and content sales. It generates the majority of its revenue from Net advertising services. Geographically, it derives all of its revenue from PRC.
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