Vodafone GroupCHIX:VODL -1.01%51 Days Inventory is 8.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 7.91. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VODL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Group ranks better than 75.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VODl'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.38 Med: 7.91 Max: 13.1
Current: 8.38
During the past 13 years, Vodafone Group's highest Days Inventory was 13.10. The lowest was 6.38. And the median was 7.91.
CHIX:VODl's Days Inventory is ranked better than 75.59% of 295
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.53
vs CHIX:VODl: 8.38
Vodafone Group's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (9.33) to Mar. 2026 (8.28).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vodafone Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.05.
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.
Vodafone Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.
Vodafone Group (CHIX:VODl) 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.
Vodafone 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.
Vodafone 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.
Vodafone Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Vodafone Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone 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:VODL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone 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.
Vodafone Group Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone 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.
Vodafone Group (CHIX:VODL) has a Days Inventory of 8.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vodafone Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.91. Over the past decade, Vodafone Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.38 to 13.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #72 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Vodafone Group's Days Inventory too high?
Vodafone Group's current Days Inventory of 8.28 is near median its 10-year median of 7.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.38 to a high of 13.10. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Vodafone Group's value of 8.28 is 55.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #72 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Group's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #72 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This places Vodafone Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Vodafone Group's value of 8.28 is 55.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Vodafone Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.38 to 13.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.91 vs. the industry median of 18.53, Vodafone Group 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 18.53, 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. Vodafone Group's current Days Inventory of 8.28 is 55.3% 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 Vodafone Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Group's current Days Inventory is 8.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group (CHIX:VODL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.96, compared to a current price of £0.99 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 8.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.91 and 55.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.53. Vodafone Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Vodafone Group (CHIX:VODL), the current Days Inventory is 8.28 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 Vodafone Group (CHIX:VODL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.99 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.96.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VODL:
Days Inventory: 8.28 (near median its 10-year median of 7.91)
GF Value™: £0.96 vs. price of £0.99 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#72 of 295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VODL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone operates mobile and fixed-line networks and businesses across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Its largest market is Germany, where it is the second mobile operator after Deutsche Telekom and owns two cable networks after acquiring Kabel Deutschland in 2013 and Liberty Global Germany in 2019. In the UK, Vodafone merged with CK Hutchison in 2024, consolidating the mobile market. It also divested its Spanish and Italian divisions in that same year, given their low returns on invested capital.
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