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The historical rank and industry rank for Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Zicom Electronic Security Systems's highest Days Inventory was 262.34. The lowest was 42.89. And the median was 90.37.
BOM:531404's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 24.63 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2020 was 0.35.
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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2020 was 1.09.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (BOM:531404) 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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2020 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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2020 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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Days Inventory Related Terms
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Days Inventory Chart
BOM:531404 vs ALLE, ADT, MSA: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Zicom Electronic Security Systems'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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Days Inventory vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Zicom Electronic Security Systems's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zicom Electronic Security Systems'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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (BOM:531404) has a Days Inventory of 262.00 as of Dec. 2020. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Zicom Electronic Security Systems and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 90.37. Over the past decade, Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Days Inventory has ranged from 42.89 to 262.34.
Is Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Days Inventory too high?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems' current Days Inventory of 262.00 is 190% above median its 10-year median of 90.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.89 to a high of 262.34. The Business Services industry median Days Inventory is 24.63. Zicom Electronic Security Systems' value of 262.00 is 963.7% above this industry median. Overall, Zicom Electronic Security Systems has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Days Inventory compare to ALLE and ADT?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems' Days Inventory of 262.00 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 24.63. Zicom Electronic Security Systems' value of 262.00 is 963.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Zicom Electronic Security Systems' own Days Inventory has ranged from 42.89 to 262.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.37 vs. the industry median of 24.63, Zicom Electronic Security Systems 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 Business Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Business Services companies is 24.63, based on 665 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. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's current Days Inventory of 262.00 is 963.7% 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 Zicom Electronic Security Systems and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 24.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zicom Electronic Security Systems's current Days Inventory is 262.00, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 90.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zicom Electronic Security Systems stock overvalued right now?
Zicom Electronic Security Systems (BOM:531404) has a current Days Inventory of 262.00. The current Days Inventory is 262.00, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 90.37 and 963.7% above the Business Services industry median of 24.63. Zicom Electronic Security Systems' overall GF Score™ is 4/100 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 Zicom Electronic Security Systems (BOM:531404), the current Days Inventory is 262.00 as of Dec. 2020. 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.
Zicom Electronic Security Systems Ltd markets and sells electronic security systems and equipment. The company sells, distributes, markets and installs and monitors electronic security systems, gadgets, and equipment and also provides annual maintenance services. Its products portfolio consists of access control systems, CCTV systems, finger print locks, fire alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, and video door phones. Majority of the revenue is derived from the provision of security and safety products and services.
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