BP (LTS:0HKP) Days Sales Outstanding: 52.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Above Median

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LTS:0HKP BP PLC LTS:0HKP
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Price $41.65
GF Value $37.45
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is BP Days Sales Outstanding?

BP LTS:0HKP +1.45% 69 Days Sales Outstanding is 52.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 42.88. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HKP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 892 Oil & Gas companies, BP ranks worse than 57.85% on this metric.

BP's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $30,225 Mil. BP's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52,255 Mil. Hence, BP's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.78.

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

LTS:0HKP' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.77   Med: 42.88   Max: 56.58
Current: 53.97

During the past 13 years, BP's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 56.58. The lowest was 22.77. And the median was 42.88.

LTS:0HKP's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than
57.85% of 892 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 45.7 vs LTS:0HKP: 53.97

BP's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Mar. 2025 (48.83) to Mar. 2026 (52.78).


BP  (LTS:0HKP) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

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


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BP Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BP'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.

BP Days Sales Outstanding Chart

BP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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BP Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LTS:0HKP vs XOM, CVX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, BP'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.


BP Days Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, BP's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BP 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.

BP's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (21659 + 26014) / 2 ) / 189335*365
=23836.5 / 189335*365
=45.95

BP's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (26014 + 34435) / 2 ) / 52255*365 / 4
=30224.5 / 52255*365 / 4
=52.78

* 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 52.78 mean?
BP (LTS:0HKP) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 52.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on BP and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 42.88. Over the past decade, BP's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.77 to 56.58. According to the industry distribution chart, BP ranks #516 out of 892 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is BP's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
BP's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.78 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 42.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.77 to a high of 56.58. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.70. BP's value of 52.78 is 15.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BP ranks #516 out of 892 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BP has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BP's Days Sales Outstanding compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, BP ranks #516 out of 892 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places BP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.70. BP's value of 52.78 is 15.5% above this benchmark. Historically, BP's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 22.77 to 56.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.88 vs. the industry median of 45.70, BP 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 45.70, based on 892 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. BP's current Days Sales Outstanding of 52.78 is 15.5% 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 BP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BP's current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.78, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 42.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP (LTS:0HKP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.45, compared to a current price of $41.65 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.78, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 42.88 and 15.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.70. BP's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 BP (LTS:0HKP), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 52.78 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 BP (LTS:0HKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.65 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.45. GuruFocus considers BP to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HKP:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 52.78 (23% above median its 10-year median of 42.88)
  • GF Value™: $37.45 vs. price of $41.65 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#516 of 892)

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BP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1 St James\'s Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 4PD
BP is an integrated energy company that explores for, produces, and refines oil and gas around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2025, proved hydrocarbon reserves stood at 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 56% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a total crude distillation capacity of 1.56 million barrels of oil per day.
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