Verizon CommunicationsVZ +0.85%64 Days Inventory is 15.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 13.00. GuruFocus rates VZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 298 Telecommunication Services companies, Verizon Communications ranks better than 58.72% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Verizon Communications's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.74.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Verizon Communications's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.
Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Verizon Communications's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Verizon Communications's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Verizon Communications Days Inventory Related Terms
Verizon Communications Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Verizon Communications's Days Inventory 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Verizon Communications's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.
Verizon Communications Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Verizon Communications's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Verizon Communications's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Verizon Communications (VZ) has a Days Inventory of 15.89 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 13.00. Over the past decade, Verizon Communications' Days Inventory has ranged from 7.69 to 16.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #123 out of 298 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Verizon Communications' Days Inventory too high?
Verizon Communications' current Days Inventory of 15.89 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.69 to a high of 16.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Verizon Communications' value of 15.89 is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #123 out of 298 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' Days Inventory compare to TMUS and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Verizon Communications ranks #123 out of 298 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Verizon Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Verizon Communications' value of 15.89 is 14.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Verizon Communications' own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.69 to 16.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.00 vs. the industry median of 18.49, Verizon Communications 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 Inventory for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Telecommunication Services companies is 18.49, based on 298 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Verizon Communications's current Days Inventory of 15.89 is 14.1% 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 Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Verizon Communications's current Days Inventory is 15.89, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 13.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verizon Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications (VZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.49, compared to a current price of $46.07 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 15.89, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 13.00 and 14.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.49. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (VZ), the current Days Inventory is 15.89 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 Verizon Communications (VZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.07 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.49.
GuruFocus considers Verizon Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VZ:
Days Inventory: 15.89 (22% above median its 10-year median of 13.00)
GF Value™: $42.49 vs. price of $46.07 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.1% below the Telecommunication Services median (#123 of 298)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wireless services account for 75% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 94 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast that reach about 30 million homes and businesses, including about 20 million served by the Fios fiber-optic network. Verizon closed its acquisition of Frontier Communications in January, adding networks that reach another 15 million locations, including 9 million with fiber. These networks serve about 11 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, using a mix of its own and other networks.
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