Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) Days Inventory: 8.01 (As of Dec. 2025) — 37% Below Median

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FRA:KZTA Kazakhtelecom JSC FRA:KZTA
74 GF Score
Price €2.60
GF Value €3.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kazakhtelecom JSC Days Inventory?

Kazakhtelecom JSC FRA:KZTA 74 Days Inventory is 8.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 12.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:KZTA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 294 Telecommunication Services companies, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks better than 68.37% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kazakhtelecom JSC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €20.6 Mil. Kazakhtelecom JSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €234.8 Mil. Hence, Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:KZTA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.02   Med: 12.68   Max: 15.7
Current: 11.09

During the past 13 years, Kazakhtelecom JSC's highest Days Inventory was 15.70. The lowest was 9.02. And the median was 12.68.

FRA:KZTA's Days Inventory is ranked better than
68.37% of 294 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.575 vs FRA:KZTA: 11.09

Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (12.72) to Dec. 2025 (8.01).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Kazakhtelecom JSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.39.

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. Kazakhtelecom JSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.08.


Kazakhtelecom JSC  (FRA:KZTA) 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.

Kazakhtelecom JSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 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.

Kazakhtelecom JSC's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 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.


Kazakhtelecom JSC Days Inventory Related Terms


Kazakhtelecom JSC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kazakhtelecom JSC'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.

Kazakhtelecom JSC Days Inventory Chart

Kazakhtelecom JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.24 11.83 15.81 15.18 11.36

Kazakhtelecom JSC Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.72 13.05 13.50 11.63 8.01

FRA:KZTA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kazakhtelecom JSC'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.


Kazakhtelecom JSC Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory falls into.


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Kazakhtelecom JSC Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (26.766 + 21.935) / 2 ) / 782.446*365
=24.3505 / 782.446*365
=11.36

Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (19.313 + 21.935) / 2 ) / 234.815*365 / 4
=20.624 / 234.815*365 / 4
=8.01

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 8.01 mean?
Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) has a Days Inventory of 8.01 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kazakhtelecom JSC and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 12.68. Over the past decade, Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.02 to 15.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks #93 out of 294 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory too high?
Kazakhtelecom JSC's current Days Inventory of 8.01 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 12.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.02 to a high of 15.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.58. Kazakhtelecom JSC's value of 8.01 is 56.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks #93 out of 294 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kazakhtelecom JSC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kazakhtelecom JSC's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kazakhtelecom JSC ranks #93 out of 294 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Kazakhtelecom JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.58. Kazakhtelecom JSC's value of 8.01 is 56.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kazakhtelecom JSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.02 to 15.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.68 vs. the industry median of 18.58, Kazakhtelecom JSC 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 18.58, based on 294 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. Kazakhtelecom JSC's current Days Inventory of 8.01 is 56.9% 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kazakhtelecom JSC's current Days Inventory is 8.01, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 12.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kazakhtelecom JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.09, compared to a current price of €2.60 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 8.01, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 12.68 and 56.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.58. Kazakhtelecom JSC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 12 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA), the current Days Inventory is 8.01 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kazakhtelecom JSC (FRA:KZTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kazakhtelecom JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.60 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.09. GuruFocus considers Kazakhtelecom JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KZTA:

  • Days Inventory: 8.01 (37% below median its 10-year median of 12.68)
  • GF Value™: €3.09 vs. price of €2.60 (15.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#93 of 294)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KZTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kazakhtelecom JSC Business Description

Address 12, Sauran Street, Essil District, Nur-Sultan, KAZ, 010000
Kazakhtelecom JSC is engaged in providing telecommunication services. The company offers fixed line and mobile telecommunication services which include local, long-distance intercity, and international telecommunication services including CIS and non-CIS countries. In addition, it also provides rent of channels, data transfer services, and wireless communication services. The group operating segments include Fixed lines; Mobile telecommunication services in GSM and LTE standards and others. It generates maximum revenue from Mobile telecommunication services in GSM and LTE standards segment.
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