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PetroChina CoFRA:PC6 -0.43%64 Days Sales Outstanding is 13.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 8.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:PC6 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 897 Oil & Gas companies, PetroChina Co ranks better than 91.42% on this metric.
PetroChina Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €15,044 Mil. PetroChina Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €99,956 Mil.
Hence, PetroChina Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for PetroChina Co's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PC6'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.03 Med: 8.85 Max: 13.04
Current: 13.04
During the past 13 years, PetroChina Co's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 13.04. The lowest was 7.03. And the median was 8.85.
FRA:PC6's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 91.42% of 897
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 45.56
vs FRA:PC6: 13.04
PetroChina Co's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (12.74) to Jun. 2026 (13.73).
PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
PetroChina Co Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
PetroChina Co Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PetroChina Co'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.
FRA:PC6 vs XOM, CVX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, PetroChina 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.
PetroChina Co Days Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PetroChina Co's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetroChina Co'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.
PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 13.73 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on PetroChina Co and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 8.85. Over the past decade, PetroChina Co's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 7.03 to 13.04. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #77 out of 897 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is PetroChina Co's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
PetroChina Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 13.73 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 8.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.03 to a high of 13.04. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.56. PetroChina Co's value of 13.73 is 69.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #77 out of 897 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PetroChina Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroChina Co's Days Sales Outstanding compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroChina Co ranks #77 out of 897 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places PetroChina Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.56. PetroChina Co's value of 13.73 is 69.9% below this benchmark. Historically, PetroChina Co's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 7.03 to 13.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.85 vs. the industry median of 45.56, PetroChina 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Oil & Gas companies is 45.56, based on 897 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. PetroChina Co's current Days Sales Outstanding of 13.73 is 69.9% 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 PetroChina Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetroChina Co's current Days Sales Outstanding is 13.73, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 8.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroChina Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.86, compared to a current price of €1.05 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 13.73, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 8.85 and 69.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.56. PetroChina Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 13.73 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 PetroChina Co (FRA:PC6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroChina Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.05 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.86.
GuruFocus considers PetroChina Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PC6:
Days Sales Outstanding: 13.73 (55% above median its 10-year median of 8.85)
GF Value™: €0.86 vs. price of €1.05 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#77 of 897)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PC6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetroChina, the national champion that inherited the majority of Chinese onshore oil and gas assets, has developed into an international supermajor. In 2025, it produced more than 1.8 billion barrels of oil equivalent of oil and gas, and processed 1.4 billion barrels of crude oil. It also has more than 22,000 service stations. The fluctuations in the prices of crude oil, refined products, chemical products, and natural gas have a significant impact on PetroChina's revenue. State-owned China National Petroleum Corp is PetroChina's controlling shareholder with a stake of more than 82%.
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