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Suburban Propane Partners LPSPH -1.35%63 Days Sales Outstanding is 40.65 as of Jun. 2026, which is 119% above its 10-year median of 18.52. GuruFocus rates SPH with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 63/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $18.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 495 Utilities - Regulated companies, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks better than 85.05% on this metric.
* 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.
Suburban Propane Partners LP Days Sales Outstanding Chart
SPH vs CTRI, NWN, RGCO: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Suburban Propane Partners LP'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.
Suburban Propane Partners LP Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Suburban Propane Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suburban Propane Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Suburban Propane Partners LP 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.
Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 40.65 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Suburban Propane Partners LP and its competitors. This is 119% above median its historical median of 18.52. Over the past decade, Suburban Propane Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 17.32 to 26.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks #74 out of 495 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Suburban Propane Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Suburban Propane Partners LP's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.65 is 119% above median its 10-year median of 18.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.32 to a high of 26.78. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.94. Suburban Propane Partners LP's value of 40.65 is 20.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks #74 out of 495 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suburban Propane Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suburban Propane Partners LP's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CTRI and NWN?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks #74 out of 495 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Suburban Propane Partners LP in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.94. Suburban Propane Partners LP's value of 40.65 is 20.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Suburban Propane Partners LP's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 17.32 to 26.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.52 vs. the industry median of 50.94, Suburban Propane Partners LP 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Regulated companies is 50.94, based on 495 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. Suburban Propane Partners LP's current Days Sales Outstanding of 40.65 is 20.2% 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 Suburban Propane Partners LP and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suburban Propane Partners LP's current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.65, which is 119% above median its own 10-year median of 18.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suburban Propane Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.34, compared to a current price of $16.75 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.65, which is 119% above median its 10-year median of 18.52 and 20.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 50.94. Suburban Propane Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 40.65 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 Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suburban Propane Partners LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.75 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.34.
GuruFocus considers Suburban Propane Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SPH:
Days Sales Outstanding: 40.65 (119% above median its 10-year median of 18.52)
GF Value™: $18.34 vs. price of $16.75 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#74 of 495)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suburban Propane Partners LP distributes propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas (RNG), fuel oil, refined fuels, and markets natural gas and electricity in deregulated markets. It produces and invests in low-carbon fuel alternatives. The company installs and services home comfort heating and ventilation equipment and distributes fuel oil, kerosene, diesel, and gasoline to about 25,000 residential and commercial customers mainly in the U.S. northeast. It operates three segments: Propane, Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels, and Natural Gas and Electricity, with the Propane segment generating the majority of revenue. Propane, a by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, is a clean-burning energy source known for transportability and ease of use.
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