Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). DZS's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 was $79.6 Mil. DZS's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 was $26.9 Mil.
Hence, DZS's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 was 269.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for DZS's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
DZSI's Days Inventory is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 94.24 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Inventory only.
DZS's Days Inventory
declined
from Sep. 2023 (428.10) to Sep. 2024 (269.84).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
DZS's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 was 0.34.
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.
DZS's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 was 2.09.
DZS (OTCPK:DZSI) 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.
DZS's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 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.
DZS's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 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.
DZS Days Inventory Related Terms
DZS Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DZS'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.
DZSI vs BDRL, TPTW, MLRT: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, DZS'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.
DZS Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, DZS's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DZS'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.
DZS (DZSI) has a Days Inventory of 269.84 as of Sep. 2024. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on DZS and its competitors.
Is DZS's Days Inventory too high?
DZS's current Days Inventory is 269.84. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. DZS's value of 269.84 is 186.3% above this industry median. Overall, DZS has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DZS's Days Inventory compare to BDRL and TPTW?
DZS's Days Inventory of 269.84 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.24. DZS's value of 269.84 is 186.3% above this benchmark. 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.24, based on 2,413 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. DZS's current Days Inventory of 269.84 is 186.3% 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 DZS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DZS's current Days Inventory is 269.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DZS stock overvalued right now?
DZS (DZSI) has a current Days Inventory of 269.84. The current Days Inventory is 269.84 and 186.3% above the Hardware industry median of 94.24. DZS's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 DZS (DZSI), the current Days Inventory is 269.84 as of Sep. 2024. 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.
DZS Inc is a provider of network access solutions. It designs, develops, and manufactures communications network equipment for telecommunications operators and enterprises. The firm provides solutions in the following areas: broadband access, middle-mile optical transport, and networks orchestration, network assurance, and Wi-Fi management software. Its primary geographic markets are the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
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