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PPLPPL +0.62%78 Days Sales Outstanding is 53.75 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 38.98. GuruFocus rates PPL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Utilities - Regulated companies, PPL ranks better than 61.05% on this metric.
PPL's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,244 Mil. PPL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,111 Mil.
Hence, PPL's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 53.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for PPL's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
PPL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.51 Med: 38.98 Max: 43.98
Current: 43.46
During the past 13 years, PPL's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 43.98. The lowest was 31.51. And the median was 38.98.
PPL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 61.05% of 493
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 52.5
vs PPL: 43.46
PPL's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (49.70) to Jun. 2026 (53.75).
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
PPL Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
PPL Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPL'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.
PPL vs ES, FE, CNP: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, PPL'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.
PPL Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PPL's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPL's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
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.
PPL (PPL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 53.75 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on PPL and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 38.98. Over the past decade, PPL's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.51 to 43.98. According to the industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #192 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is PPL's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
PPL's current Days Sales Outstanding of 53.75 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 38.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.51 to a high of 43.98. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.50. PPL's value of 53.75 is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPL ranks #192 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PPL has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPL's Days Sales Outstanding compare to ES and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PPL ranks #192 out of 493 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts PPL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.50. PPL's value of 53.75 is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PPL's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 31.51 to 43.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.98 vs. the industry median of 52.50, PPL 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Regulated companies is 52.50, based on 493 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. PPL's current Days Sales Outstanding of 53.75 is 2.4% 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 PPL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 52.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPL's current Days Sales Outstanding is 53.75, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 38.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPL (PPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.21, compared to a current price of $35.68 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 53.75, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 38.98 and 2.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 52.50. PPL's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 PPL (PPL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 53.75 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 PPL (PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.68 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.21.
GuruFocus considers PPL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PPL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 53.75 (38% above median its 10-year median of 38.98)
GF Value™: $36.21 vs. price of $35.68 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#192 of 493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPL is a holding company of regulated utilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. The Pennsylvania regulated delivery and transmission segment distributes electricity to customers in central and eastern Pennsylvania. In Kentucky, LG&E and KU are involved in regulated electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. LG&E also provides regulated natural gas distribution. Rhode Island Energy operates electric and gas utilities in the state.
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