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Lesaka TechnologiesJSE:LSK 83 Days Inventory is 15.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 21.21. GuruFocus rates JSE:LSK with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R76.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,661 Software companies, Lesaka Technologies ranks better than 53.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lesaka Technologies's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:LSK'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.25 Med: 21.21 Max: 80.06
Current: 15.66
During the past 13 years, Lesaka Technologies's highest Days Inventory was 80.06. The lowest was 11.25. And the median was 21.21.
JSE:LSK's Days Inventory is ranked better than 53.7% of 1661
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 19.91
vs JSE:LSK: 15.66
Lesaka Technologies's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (17.96) to Mar. 2026 (15.73).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Lesaka Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.80.
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.
Lesaka Technologies's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.
Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) 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.
Lesaka Technologies'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.
Lesaka Technologies'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.
Lesaka Technologies Days Inventory Related Terms
Lesaka Technologies Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lesaka Technologies'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.
JSE:LSK vs IMXI, IIIV, CINT: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Lesaka Technologies'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.
Lesaka Technologies Days Inventory vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Lesaka Technologies's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lesaka Technologies'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.
Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) has a Days Inventory of 15.73 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Lesaka Technologies and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 21.21. Over the past decade, Lesaka Technologies' Days Inventory has ranged from 11.25 to 80.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Lesaka Technologies ranks #769 out of 1661 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Lesaka Technologies' Days Inventory too high?
Lesaka Technologies' current Days Inventory of 15.73 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 21.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.25 to a high of 80.06. The Software industry median Days Inventory is 19.91. Lesaka Technologies' value of 15.73 is 21% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lesaka Technologies ranks #769 out of 1661 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lesaka Technologies has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lesaka Technologies' Days Inventory compare to IMXI and IIIV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Lesaka Technologies ranks #769 out of 1661 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Lesaka Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 19.91. Lesaka Technologies' value of 15.73 is 21% below this benchmark. Historically, Lesaka Technologies' own Days Inventory has ranged from 11.25 to 80.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.21 vs. the industry median of 19.91, Lesaka Technologies 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 Software company?
The median Days Inventory among Software companies is 19.91, based on 1,661 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. Lesaka Technologies's current Days Inventory of 15.73 is 21% 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 Lesaka Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Days Inventory is 19.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lesaka Technologies's current Days Inventory is 15.73, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 21.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lesaka Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R76.34, compared to a current price of R79.00 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 15.73, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 21.21 and 21% below the Software industry median of 19.91. Lesaka Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK), the current Days Inventory is 15.73 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 Lesaka Technologies (JSE:LSK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R79.00 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R76.34.
GuruFocus considers Lesaka Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LSK:
Days Inventory: 15.73 (26% below median its 10-year median of 21.21)
GF Value™: R76.34 vs. price of R79.00 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21% below the Software median (#769 of 1661)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LSK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lesaka Technologies Inc provides payment solutions, transaction processing solutions, and financial technologies. The company operates three reportable segments: Merchant, Consumer and Enterprise. Merchant, which focuses on both formal and informal sector merchants. Consumer, which focuses on individuals who have historically been excluded from traditional financial services and to whom it offers transactional accounts (banking), insurance, lending (short-term loans), payments solutions and various value-added services; and Enterprise, which comprises large-scale corporate and government organizations, including but not limited to banks, mobile network operators (MNOs) and municipalities, and, through Recharger, landlords utilizing Recharger's prepaid electricity metering solution.
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