Cell C HoldingsFRA:LZ9 +13.91%4 Days Inventory is 6.05 as of Nov. 2025, which is 203% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:LZ9 with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, Cell C Holdings ranks better than 53.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cell C Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LZ9'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79 Med: 2 Max: 16.53
Current: 16.53
During the past 3 years, Cell C Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 16.53. The lowest was 1.79. And the median was 2.00.
FRA:LZ9's Days Inventory is ranked better than 53.56% of 295
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.53
vs FRA:LZ9: 16.53
Cell C Holdings's Days Inventory
increased
from Aug. 2024 (2.19) to Nov. 2025 (6.05).
It might indicate that Cell C Holdings's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cell C Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 15.08.
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.
Cell C Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was 0.04.
Cell C Holdings (FRA:LZ9) 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.
Cell C Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Nov. 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.
Cell C Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 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.
Cell C Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
Cell C Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cell C Holdings'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cell C Holdings'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.
Cell C Holdings Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cell C Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cell C Holdings'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.
Cell C Holdings (FRA:LZ9) has a Days Inventory of 6.05 as of Nov. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cell C Holdings and its competitors. This is 203% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Cell C Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 1.79 to 16.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Cell C Holdings ranks #137 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Cell C Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Cell C Holdings' current Days Inventory of 6.05 is 203% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 16.53. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Cell C Holdings' value of 6.05 is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cell C Holdings ranks #137 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cell C Holdings has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cell C Holdings' Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cell C Holdings ranks #137 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Cell C Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Cell C Holdings' value of 6.05 is 67.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Cell C Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.79 to 16.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 18.53, Cell C Holdings 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. Cell C Holdings's current Days Inventory of 6.05 is 67.4% 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 Cell C Holdings 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. Cell C Holdings's current Days Inventory is 6.05, which is 203% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cell C Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Cell C Holdings (FRA:LZ9) has a current Days Inventory of 6.05. The current Days Inventory is 6.05, which is 203% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 67.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.53. Cell C Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 5 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 Cell C Holdings (FRA:LZ9), the current Days Inventory is 6.05 as of Nov. 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.
Cell C Holdings Ltd is a mobile provider in South Africa offering a wide scope of products and services, including voice, data, device and SIM deals to millions of customers.
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