Eltel ABCHIX:ELTELS 52 Days Inventory is 16.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 153% above its 10-year median of 6.62. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ELTELS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of kr11.93. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Telecommunication Services companies, Eltel AB ranks better than 64.19% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Eltel AB's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr333 Mil. Eltel AB's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,814 Mil.
Hence, Eltel AB's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eltel AB's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ELTELs'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49 Med: 6.62 Max: 15.03
Current: 13.65
During the past 13 years, Eltel AB's highest Days Inventory was 15.03. The lowest was 2.49. And the median was 6.62.
CHIX:ELTELs's Days Inventory is ranked better than 64.19% of 296
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.545
vs CHIX:ELTELs: 13.65
Eltel AB's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (13.30) to Mar. 2026 (16.77).
It might indicate that Eltel AB's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Eltel AB's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.44.
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.
Eltel AB's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.
Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELs) 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.
Eltel AB'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.
Eltel AB'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.
Eltel AB Days Inventory Related Terms
Eltel AB Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eltel AB'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:ELTELS vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Eltel AB'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.
Eltel AB Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Eltel AB's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eltel AB'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.
Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELS) has a Days Inventory of 16.77 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Eltel AB and its competitors. This is 153% above median its historical median of 6.62. Over the past decade, Eltel AB's Days Inventory has ranged from 2.49 to 15.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Eltel AB ranks #106 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Eltel AB's Days Inventory too high?
Eltel AB's current Days Inventory of 16.77 is 153% above median its 10-year median of 6.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 15.03. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.55. Eltel AB's value of 16.77 is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eltel AB ranks #106 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eltel AB has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eltel AB's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Eltel AB ranks #106 out of 296 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Eltel AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.55. Eltel AB's value of 16.77 is 9.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Eltel AB's own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.49 to 15.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.62 vs. the industry median of 18.55, Eltel AB 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 18.55, 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. Eltel AB's current Days Inventory of 16.77 is 9.6% 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 Eltel AB and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eltel AB's current Days Inventory is 16.77, which is 153% above median its own 10-year median of 6.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eltel AB stock overvalued right now?
Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELS) has a current Days Inventory of 16.77. The stock's GF Value™ is kr11.93, compared to a current price of kr22.58 — trading 89.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 16.77, which is 153% above median its 10-year median of 6.62 and 9.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.55. Eltel AB's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELS), the current Days Inventory is 16.77 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 Eltel AB (CHIX:ELTELS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eltel AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr22.58 is trading 89.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr11.93.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ELTELS:
Days Inventory: 16.77 (153% above median its 10-year median of 6.62)
GF Value™: kr11.93 vs. price of kr22.58 (89.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#106 of 296)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ELTELS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eltel AB provides technical services for infrastructure networks. It operates in two key business areas: Communication and Power. In the Communication business, which derives key revenue, it establishes networks and supports digitalization by providing design, installation, upgrades, and services to mobile and fixed communication networks. In the Power business, it enables the transmission of renewable energy and electrification by providing maintenance and upgrades to power distribution and transmission, smart grids, and turnkey solutions in e-mobility, solar photovoltaic, wind energy, and battery energy storage systems. The company reports its operations in the following geographical segments: Finland (its maximum revenue-generating market), Denmark and Germany, Norway, and Sweden.
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