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Telecom EgyptECAI:ETEL +0.48%79 Days Inventory is 41.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 43.68. GuruFocus rates CAI:ETEL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of E£60.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Telecommunication Services companies, Telecom EgyptE ranks worse than 78.38% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Telecom EgyptE's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£7,235 Mil. Telecom EgyptE's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was E£16,015 Mil.
Hence, Telecom EgyptE's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telecom EgyptE's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ETEL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.09 Med: 43.68 Max: 49.82
Current: 42.96
During the past 13 years, Telecom EgyptE's highest Days Inventory was 49.82. The lowest was 28.09. And the median was 43.68.
CAI:ETEL's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 78.38% of 296
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.775
vs CAI:ETEL: 42.96
Telecom EgyptE's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (51.71) to Mar. 2026 (41.22).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Telecom EgyptE's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.21.
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.
Telecom EgyptE's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.
Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) 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.
Telecom EgyptE'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.
Telecom EgyptE'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.
Telecom EgyptE Days Inventory Related Terms
Telecom EgyptE Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telecom EgyptE'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.
CAI:ETEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom EgyptE'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.
Telecom EgyptE Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom EgyptE's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecom EgyptE'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.
Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) has a Days Inventory of 41.22 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Telecom EgyptE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.68. Over the past decade, Telecom EgyptE's Days Inventory has ranged from 28.09 to 49.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #232 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Telecom EgyptE's Days Inventory too high?
Telecom EgyptE's current Days Inventory of 41.22 is near median its 10-year median of 43.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.09 to a high of 49.82. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.78. Telecom EgyptE's value of 41.22 is 119.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #232 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telecom EgyptE has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom EgyptE's Days Inventory compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom EgyptE ranks #232 out of 296 companies for Days Inventory. This places Telecom EgyptE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.78. Telecom EgyptE's value of 41.22 is 119.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Telecom EgyptE's own Days Inventory has ranged from 28.09 to 49.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.68 vs. the industry median of 18.78, Telecom EgyptE 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 18.78, based on 296 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. Telecom EgyptE's current Days Inventory of 41.22 is 119.5% 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 Telecom EgyptE and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom EgyptE's current Days Inventory is 41.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom EgyptE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£60.70, compared to a current price of E£103.50 — trading 70.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 41.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.68 and 119.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.78. Telecom EgyptE's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 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 Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL), the current Days Inventory is 41.22 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 Telecom EgyptE (CAI:ETEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom EgyptE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of E£103.50 is trading 70.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of E£60.70.
GuruFocus considers Telecom EgyptE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:ETEL:
Days Inventory: 41.22 (near median its 10-year median of 43.68)
GF Value™: E£60.70 vs. price of E£103.50 (70.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#232 of 296)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:ETEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecom Egypt SAE is the country's sole provider of fixed-line voice telecommunication services, where it generates the vast majority of its revenue. The company provides voice services, Internet, and data services in four segments: Communications marine cables and infrastructure services, Internet services, Outsourcing services, and Other activities. Additionally, because of Telecom Egypt's ownership of telecommunication infrastructure, there is wholesale revenue. This constitutes the majority of overall company revenue.
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