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Pakistan PetroleumKAR:PPL 89 Days Sales Outstanding is 898.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 545.88. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨126.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 898 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks worse than 97.88% on this metric.
Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Pakistan Petroleum Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Pakistan Petroleum Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pakistan Petroleum'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.
KAR:PPL vs COP, EOG, OXY: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan 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.
Pakistan Petroleum Days Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Pakistan 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.
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 898.17 mean?
Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 898.17 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Pakistan Petroleum and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 545.88. Over the past decade, Pakistan Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 244.58 to 937.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #879 out of 898 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current Days Sales Outstanding of 898.17 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 545.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 244.58 to a high of 937.13. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.59. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 898.17 is 1870.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #879 out of 898 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #879 out of 898 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Pakistan Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.59. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 898.17 is 1870.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Petroleum's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 244.58 to 937.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 545.88 vs. the industry median of 45.59, Pakistan Petroleum 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Oil & Gas companies is 45.59, based on 898 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. Pakistan Petroleum's current Days Sales Outstanding of 898.17 is 1870.1% 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 Pakistan Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current Days Sales Outstanding is 898.17, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 545.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨126.99, compared to a current price of ₨219.90 — trading 73.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 898.17, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 545.88 and 1870.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.59. Pakistan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 898.17 as of Mar. 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 Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨219.90 is trading 73.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨126.99.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 898.17 (65% above median its 10-year median of 545.88)
GF Value™: ₨126.99 vs. price of ₨219.90 (73.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1870.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#879 of 898)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, or PPL along with its subsidiaries is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company is organised into one operating segment i.e. exploration, development and production of oil, gas and barytes. It operates several producing fields across the country at Sui, Adhi, Kandhkot, Chachar, Mazarani, Adam, Adam West, Shadadpur and Shahdadpur West.
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