Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) Days Inventory: 35.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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BAH:ZAINBH Zain Bahrain BSC BAH:ZAINBH
71 GF Score
Price BHD0.12
GF Value BHD0.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Zain Bahrain BSC Days Inventory?

Zain Bahrain BSC BAH:ZAINBH -1.68% 71 Days Inventory is 35.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 54.40. GuruFocus rates BAH:ZAINBH with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks worse than 72.88% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Zain Bahrain BSC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD2.65 Mil. Zain Bahrain BSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD6.87 Mil. Hence, Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:ZAINBH' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.56   Med: 54.4   Max: 96.17
Current: 34.89

During the past 13 years, Zain Bahrain BSC's highest Days Inventory was 96.17. The lowest was 31.56. And the median was 54.40.

BAH:ZAINBH's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
72.88% of 295 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.59 vs BAH:ZAINBH: 34.89

Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (47.42) to Mar. 2026 (35.22).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Zain Bahrain BSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.59.

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. Zain Bahrain BSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.


Zain Bahrain BSC  (BAH:ZAINBH) 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.

Zain Bahrain BSC'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.

Zain Bahrain BSC'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.


Zain Bahrain BSC Days Inventory Related Terms


Zain Bahrain BSC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zain Bahrain BSC'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.

Zain Bahrain BSC Days Inventory Chart

Zain Bahrain BSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Zain Bahrain BSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BAH:ZAINBH vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Zain Bahrain BSC'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.


Zain Bahrain BSC Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory falls into.


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Zain Bahrain BSC Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (3.933 + 3.1) / 2 ) / 26.504*365
=3.5165 / 26.504*365
=48.43

Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (3.1 + 2.205) / 2 ) / 6.873*365 / 4
=2.6525 / 6.873*365 / 4
=35.22

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 35.22 mean?
Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) has a Days Inventory of 35.22 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 54.40. Over the past decade, Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 31.56 to 96.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #215 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory too high?
Zain Bahrain BSC's current Days Inventory of 35.22 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 54.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.56 to a high of 96.17. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.59. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 35.22 is 89.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #215 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zain Bahrain BSC has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zain Bahrain BSC's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Zain Bahrain BSC ranks #215 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This places Zain Bahrain BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.59. Zain Bahrain BSC's value of 35.22 is 89.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zain Bahrain BSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 31.56 to 96.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.40 vs. the industry median of 18.59, Zain Bahrain BSC 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 Inventory for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Telecommunication Services companies is 18.59, based on 295 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. Zain Bahrain BSC's current Days Inventory of 35.22 is 89.5% 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 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 Zain Bahrain BSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zain Bahrain BSC's current Days Inventory is 35.22, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 54.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zain Bahrain BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.13, compared to a current price of BHD0.12 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 35.22, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 54.40 and 89.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.59. Zain Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH), the current Days Inventory is 35.22 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 Zain Bahrain BSC (BAH:ZAINBH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zain Bahrain BSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BHD0.12 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.13. GuruFocus considers Zain Bahrain BSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:ZAINBH:

  • Days Inventory: 35.22 (35% below median its 10-year median of 54.40)
  • GF Value™: BHD0.13 vs. price of BHD0.12 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#215 of 295)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:ZAINBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zain Bahrain BSC Business Description

Address Al-Seef, P.O. Box 266, Manama, BHR
Zain Bahrain BSC provides telecommunication and related products and services mainly in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Its business involves three main activities: mobile operation, fixed broadband operation, and trading of handsets and accessories. The company offers: 4G LTE and 5G services through its mobile network, broadband services, ICT and digital lifestyle communications services, and trades in mobile phones, earphones, and other electronic accessories through its e-commerce website. The majority of its revenue is generated from the provision of airtime, data, subscription, and other related services. Geographically, the company operates in Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and South Sudan.
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