GLRI (Glori Energy) Days Sales Outstanding: 63.73 (As of Dec. 2016)

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What is Glori Energy Days Sales Outstanding?

Glori Energy GLRI Days Sales Outstanding is 63.73 as of Dec. 2016.

Glori Energy's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was $0.66 Mil. Glori Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was $0.95 Mil. Hence, Glori Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was 63.73.

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

GLRI's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 73.56
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

Glori Energy's Days Sales Outstanding declined from Dec. 2015 (68.64) to Dec. 2016 (63.73).

Glori Energy  (OTCPK:GLRI) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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

Glori Energy Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms

Glori Energy Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Glori Energy'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.

Glori Energy Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Glori Energy Annual Data
Trend Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Dec15 Dec16
Days Sales Outstanding
0.00 0.00 0.00 59.04 83.28

Glori Energy Quarterly Data
Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16
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GLRI vs ALYE, FOSI: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Glori Energy'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.

Glori Energy Days Sales Outstanding vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Glori Energy's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


Glori Energy 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.

Glori Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2016 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2015 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2016 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2016 )*Days in Period
=( (1.456 + 0.596) / 2 ) / 4.497*365
=1.026 / 4.497*365
=83.28

Glori Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Dec. 2016 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Sep. 2016 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2016 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2016 )*Days in Period
=( (0.724 + 0.596) / 2 ) / 0.945*365 / 4
=0.66 / 0.945*365 / 4
=63.73

* 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 63.73 mean?
Glori Energy (GLRI) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 63.73 as of Dec. 2016. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Glori Energy and its competitors.
Is Glori Energy's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Glori Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.73. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.56. Glori Energy's value of 63.73 is 13.4% below this industry median.
How does Glori Energy's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ALYE and FOSI?
Glori Energy's Days Sales Outstanding of 63.73 can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.56. Glori Energy's value of 63.73 is 13.4% below 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 a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Diversified Financial Services companies is 73.56, based on 68 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. Glori Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.73 is 13.4% 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 Glori Energy and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 73.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glori Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glori Energy stock overvalued right now?
Glori Energy (GLRI) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 63.73. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.73 and 13.4% below the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 73.56. 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 Glori Energy (GLRI), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 63.73 as of Dec. 2016. 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.

Glori Energy Business Description

Address 957 Nasa Parkway, Suite 571, Houston, TX, USA, 77058
Glori Energy Inc is a development stage company.