BT GroupCHIX:BTL +1.29%63 Days Inventory is 25.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 19.36. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BTL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, BT Group ranks worse than 62.03% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). BT Group's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £363 Mil. BT Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £2,596 Mil.
Hence, BT Group's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for BT Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BTl'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.81 Med: 19.36 Max: 25.29
Current: 25.29
During the past 13 years, BT Group's highest Days Inventory was 25.29. The lowest was 8.81. And the median was 19.36.
CHIX:BTl's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 62.03% of 295
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.45
vs CHIX:BTl: 25.29
BT Group's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (22.58) to Mar. 2026 (25.52).
It might indicate that BT Group's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
BT Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.15.
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.
BT Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.
BT Group (CHIX:BTl) 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.
BT Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
BT Group's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
BT Group Days Inventory Related Terms
BT Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BT Group'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.
CHIX:BTL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, BT Group'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.
BT Group Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, BT Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BT Group'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.
BT Group (CHIX:BTL) has a Days Inventory of 25.52 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on BT Group and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 19.36. Over the past decade, BT Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 8.81 to 25.29. According to the industry distribution chart, BT Group ranks #183 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is BT Group's Days Inventory too high?
BT Group's current Days Inventory of 25.52 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 19.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.81 to a high of 25.29. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.45. BT Group's value of 25.52 is 38.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BT Group ranks #183 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BT Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BT Group's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, BT Group ranks #183 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This places BT Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.45. BT Group's value of 25.52 is 38.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BT Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 8.81 to 25.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.36 vs. the industry median of 18.45, BT Group 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 18.45, 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. BT Group's current Days Inventory of 25.52 is 38.3% 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 BT Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BT Group's current Days Inventory is 25.52, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 19.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BT Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group (CHIX:BTL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.37, compared to a current price of £1.96 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 25.52, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 19.36 and 38.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.45. BT Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BT Group (CHIX:BTL), the current Days Inventory is 25.52 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 BT Group (CHIX:BTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BT Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.96 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.37.
GuruFocus considers BT Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BTL:
Days Inventory: 25.52 (32% above median its 10-year median of 19.36)
GF Value™: £1.37 vs. price of £1.96 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#183 of 295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BT Group is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the UK. BT is the owner of Openreach, the largest fixed-line network in the country. Openreach operates as a separate entity due to regulatory requirements, but is still 100% owned by BT. Openreach has accelerated its fiber investments and expects to have 90% of the UK covered with FTTH by 2026. In the consumer division, BT has approximately 30% market share in broadband and mobile services. The enterprise segment serves large corporations, while the global services division provides communications consultancy services.
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