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Marathon PetroleumMEX:MPC 59 Days Sales Outstanding is 27.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 25.38. GuruFocus rates MEX:MPC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,004.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 900 Oil & Gas companies, Marathon Petroleum ranks better than 75.33% on this metric.
Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Marathon Petroleum Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marathon 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.
MEX:MPC vs VLO, PSX, DINO: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Marathon 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.
Marathon Petroleum Days Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marathon Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marathon Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Marathon 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.
Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 27.08 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.38. Over the past decade, Marathon Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 18.86 to 33.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #222 out of 900 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Marathon Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Marathon Petroleum's current Days Sales Outstanding of 27.08 is near median its 10-year median of 25.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.86 to a high of 33.98. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.21. Marathon Petroleum's value of 27.08 is 40.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #222 out of 900 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marathon Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marathon Petroleum's Days Sales Outstanding compare to VLO and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #222 out of 900 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Marathon Petroleum in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.21. Marathon Petroleum's value of 27.08 is 40.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Marathon Petroleum's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 18.86 to 33.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.38 vs. the industry median of 45.21, Marathon 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 45.21, based on 900 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. Marathon Petroleum's current Days Sales Outstanding of 27.08 is 40.1% 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 Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marathon Petroleum's current Days Sales Outstanding is 27.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marathon Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,004.80, compared to a current price of MXN6,275.72 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 27.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.38 and 40.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.21. Marathon Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 27.08 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 Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marathon Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN6,275.72 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,004.80.
GuruFocus considers Marathon Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MPC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 27.08 (near median its 10-year median of 25.38)
GF Value™: MXN4,004.80 vs. price of MXN6,275.72 (56.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#222 of 900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marathon Petroleum is a leading integrated downstream and midstream energy company that operates 13 refineries in the Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent, and West Coast regions of the United States with an aggregate crude oil refining capacity of 3.0 million barrels per day. The company is one of the largest producers of renewable diesel in the US; its Dickinson, North Dakota facility has the capacity to produce 184 million gallons per year, and its Martinez, California, joint venture facility (a 50/50 partnership with Neste) reached its full capacity of 730 million gallons per year in late 2024. Marathon also owns the general partner and approximately 64% of MPLX LP, a large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets.
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