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Imperial PetroleumIMPP -3.18%66 Days Sales Outstanding is 17.61 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 21.49. GuruFocus rates IMPP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 897 Oil & Gas companies, Imperial Petroleum ranks better than 83.05% on this metric.
Imperial Petroleum (NAS:IMPP) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Imperial Petroleum Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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IMPP vs TORO, DLNG, KNOP: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Imperial Petroleum'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.
Imperial Petroleum Days Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Imperial Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Imperial Petroleum 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.
* 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.
Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 17.61 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Imperial Petroleum and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 21.49. Over the past decade, Imperial Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 5.87 to 161.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Petroleum ranks #152 out of 897 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Imperial Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Imperial Petroleum's current Days Sales Outstanding of 17.61 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 21.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.87 to a high of 161.33. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.56. Imperial Petroleum's value of 17.61 is 61.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Petroleum ranks #152 out of 897 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Imperial Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding compare to TORO and DLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Imperial Petroleum ranks #152 out of 897 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Imperial Petroleum in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.56. Imperial Petroleum's value of 17.61 is 61.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Petroleum's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 5.87 to 161.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.49 vs. the industry median of 45.56, Imperial Petroleum 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. Imperial Petroleum's current Days Sales Outstanding of 17.61 is 61.3% 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 Imperial Petroleum 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. Imperial Petroleum's current Days Sales Outstanding is 17.61, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 21.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.93, compared to a current price of $5.48 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 17.61, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 21.49 and 61.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.56. Imperial Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Imperial Petroleum (IMPP), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 17.61 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 Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.48 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.93.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMPP:
Days Sales Outstanding: 17.61 (18% below median its 10-year median of 21.49)
GF Value™: $3.93 vs. price of $5.48 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#152 of 897)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imperial Petroleum Inc. is a Greek-based shipping company that provides international seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and crude oil. Through its fleet of tanker vessels, including medium-range product tankers and Aframax crude carriers, the company transports commodities such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, and crude oil for oil majors, refiners, and commodity trading houses. Its vessels operate on worldwide trade routes, with a focus on spot market charters as well as period charters. Imperial Petroleum was spun off from StealthGas Inc. and is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company generates revenue primarily through voyage and time charter agreements, with charter rates driven by global tanker market conditions and oil trade flows.
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