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UnitilUTL 76 Days Sales Outstanding is 71.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 50.91. GuruFocus rates UTL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Utilities - Regulated companies, Unitil ranks better than 52.23% on this metric.
Unitil's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $91.1 Mil. Unitil's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $117.0 Mil.
Hence, Unitil's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 71.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Unitil's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
UTL'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.59 Med: 50.91 Max: 59.11
Current: 50.21
During the past 13 years, Unitil's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 59.11. The lowest was 45.59. And the median was 50.91.
UTL's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 52.23% of 494
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 51.76
vs UTL: 50.21
Unitil's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (71.82) to Jun. 2026 (71.01).
Unitil (NYSE:UTL) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Unitil Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Unitil Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unitil'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.
UTL vs AVA, SRE, AES: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Unitil'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.
Unitil Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Unitil's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unitil'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.
Unitil (UTL) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 71.01 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Unitil and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 50.91. Over the past decade, Unitil's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 45.59 to 59.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitil ranks #236 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Unitil's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Unitil's current Days Sales Outstanding of 71.01 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 50.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.59 to a high of 59.11. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.76. Unitil's value of 71.01 is 37.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unitil ranks #236 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unitil has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitil's Days Sales Outstanding compare to AVA and SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Unitil ranks #236 out of 494 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Unitil in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.76. Unitil's value of 71.01 is 37.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Unitil's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 45.59 to 59.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.91 vs. the industry median of 51.76, Unitil 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 51.76, based on 494 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. Unitil's current Days Sales Outstanding of 71.01 is 37.2% 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 Unitil and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 51.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitil's current Days Sales Outstanding is 71.01, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 50.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unitil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitil (UTL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.26, compared to a current price of $53.71 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 71.01, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 50.91 and 37.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 51.76. Unitil's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Unitil (UTL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 71.01 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 Unitil (UTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $53.71 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.26.
GuruFocus considers Unitil to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UTL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 71.01 (39% above median its 10-year median of 50.91)
GF Value™: $54.26 vs. price of $53.71 (1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#236 of 494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unitil Corp through its subsidiaries engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas in its service territories in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine. Its natural gas operations include gas distribution utility operations and interstate gas transmission pipeline operations. It also engages in interstate natural gas transmission pipeline company, operating approximately 85 miles of underground gas transmission pipeline located in Maine and New Hampshire. The company's segments include Electric and Gas.
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