China MobileHAM:CTM 76 Days Inventory is 11.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 11.09. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.36. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, China Mobile ranks better than 68.47% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). China Mobile's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,838 Mil. China Mobile's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15,222 Mil.
Hence, China Mobile's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Mobile's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CTM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.81 Med: 11.09 Max: 23.18
Current: 10.9
During the past 13 years, China Mobile's highest Days Inventory was 23.18. The lowest was 9.81. And the median was 11.09.
HAM:CTM's Days Inventory is ranked better than 68.47% of 295
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.45
vs HAM:CTM: 10.90
China Mobile's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (9.21) to Mar. 2026 (11.02).
It might indicate that China Mobile's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
China Mobile's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.28.
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.
China Mobile's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) 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.
China Mobile'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.
China Mobile'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.
China Mobile Days Inventory Related Terms
China Mobile Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Mobile'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, China Mobile'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.
China Mobile Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Mobile's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mobile'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.
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a Days Inventory of 11.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.09. Over the past decade, China Mobile's Days Inventory has ranged from 9.81 to 23.18. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #93 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is China Mobile's Days Inventory too high?
China Mobile's current Days Inventory of 11.02 is near median its 10-year median of 11.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.81 to a high of 23.18. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.45. China Mobile's value of 11.02 is 40.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #93 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Mobile has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mobile's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Mobile ranks #93 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This puts China Mobile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.45. China Mobile's value of 11.02 is 40.3% below this benchmark. Historically, China Mobile's own Days Inventory has ranged from 9.81 to 23.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.09 vs. the industry median of 18.45, China Mobile 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 18.45, 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. China Mobile's current Days Inventory of 11.02 is 40.3% 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 China Mobile and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Mobile's current Days Inventory is 11.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mobile stock overvalued right now?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a current Days Inventory of 11.02. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.36, compared to a current price of €8.46 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 11.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.09 and 40.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.45. China Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 China Mobile (HAM:CTM), the current Days Inventory is 11.02 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 China Mobile (HAM:CTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.46 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.36.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTM:
Days Inventory: 11.02 (near median its 10-year median of 11.09)
GF Value™: €10.36 vs. price of €8.46 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#93 of 295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mobile is not only the largest telecom operator in China by the number of mobile subscribers (1 billion) but also the largest in the world. It has 60% of the total wireless market in China and over 50% of the fixed-line broadband market. The firm has largely rolled out its 5G network, having launched 5G service in late 2019. It is doing some 5G network sharing with China Broadnet at 700 MHz and also resells its 3G/4G/5G network through China Broadnet. Growth is being generated through internet data centers where it has the second-largest network in China and through Cloud Services. The company issued stock on the A-share market in 2022 and completed its first buyback of H-shares.
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