Southcross Energy Partners LP (FRA:SCR) Days Sales Outstanding: 36.91 (As of Mar. 2019) — 11% Above Median

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What is Southcross Energy Partners LP Days Sales Outstanding?

Southcross Energy Partners LP FRA:SCR Days Sales Outstanding is 36.91 as of Mar. 2019, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 33.16. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Southcross Energy Partners LP's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2019 was €43.7 Mil. Southcross Energy Partners LP's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2019 was €107.9 Mil. Hence, Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2019 was 36.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SCR' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.69   Med: 33.16   Max: 37.52
Current: 24.48

During the past 9 years, Southcross Energy Partners LP's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 37.52. The lowest was 20.69. And the median was 33.16.

FRA:SCR's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 51.76 vs FRA:SCR: 24.48

Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Mar. 2018 (29.28) to Mar. 2019 (36.91).


Southcross Energy Partners LP  (FRA:SCR) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


Southcross Energy Partners LP Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Southcross Energy Partners LP Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southcross Energy Partners LP'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.

Southcross Energy Partners LP Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Southcross Energy Partners LP Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Days Sales Outstanding
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 27.10 27.44 30.01 34.34 36.73

Southcross Energy Partners LP Quarterly Data
Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19
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FRA:SCR vs CNIG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Southcross Energy Partners LP'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.


Southcross Energy Partners LP Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.



Southcross Energy Partners LP 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.

Southcross Energy Partners LP'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
=( (56.685 + 52.671) / 2 ) / 543.339*365
=54.678 / 543.339*365
=36.73

Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2019 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2018 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2019 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2019 )*Days in Period
=( (52.671 + 34.632) / 2 ) / 107.906*365 / 4
=43.6515 / 107.906*365 / 4
=36.91

* 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 36.91 mean?
Southcross Energy Partners LP (FRA:SCR) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 36.91 as of Mar. 2019. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Southcross Energy Partners LP and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 33.16. Over the past decade, Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.69 to 37.52.
Is Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Southcross Energy Partners LP's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.91 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 33.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.69 to a high of 37.52. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.76. Southcross Energy Partners LP's value of 36.91 is 28.7% below this industry median.
How does Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CNIG?
Southcross Energy Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding of 36.91 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.76. Southcross Energy Partners LP's value of 36.91 is 28.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Southcross Energy Partners LP's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.69 to 37.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.16 vs. the industry median of 51.76, Southcross Energy Partners LP 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 - Regulated company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Regulated companies is 51.76, based on 494 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. Southcross Energy Partners LP's current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.91 is 28.7% 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 Southcross Energy Partners LP and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southcross Energy Partners LP's current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.91, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 33.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southcross Energy Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Southcross Energy Partners LP (FRA:SCR) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 36.91. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.91, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 33.16 and 28.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 51.76. 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 Southcross Energy Partners LP (FRA:SCR), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 36.91 as of Mar. 2019. 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.

Southcross Energy Partners LP Business Description

Address 1717 Main Street, Suite 5200, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
Southcross Energy Partners LP provides natural gas gathering, processing, treating, compression and transportation services and NGL fractionation and transportation services. It also source, purchase transport and sell natural gas and NGLs. The company derives the majority of its revenues from sales of natural gas. Its assets are located in South Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama.