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Telkom SOCJSE:TKG +0.02%73 Days Inventory is 34.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 42.22. GuruFocus rates JSE:TKG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, Telkom SOC ranks worse than 71.86% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Telkom SOC's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R681 Mil. Telkom SOC's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R3,585 Mil.
Hence, Telkom SOC's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 34.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telkom SOC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:TKG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.98 Med: 42.22 Max: 67.86
Current: 33.73
During the past 13 years, Telkom SOC's highest Days Inventory was 67.86. The lowest was 30.98. And the median was 42.22.
JSE:TKG's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 71.86% of 295
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.59
vs JSE:TKG: 33.73
Telkom SOC's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (35.20) to Mar. 2026 (34.64).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Telkom SOC's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.27.
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.
Telkom SOC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) 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.
Telkom SOC's Inventory Turnover for the
six
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.
Telkom SOC's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
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.
Telkom SOC Days Inventory Related Terms
Telkom SOC Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telkom SOC'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, Telkom SOC'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.
Telkom SOC Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telkom SOC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telkom SOC'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.
Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) has a Days Inventory of 34.64 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Telkom SOC and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 42.22. Over the past decade, Telkom SOC's Days Inventory has ranged from 30.98 to 67.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #212 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Telkom SOC's Days Inventory too high?
Telkom SOC's current Days Inventory of 34.64 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 42.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.98 to a high of 67.86. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.59. Telkom SOC's value of 34.64 is 86.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #212 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Telkom SOC has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telkom SOC's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telkom SOC ranks #212 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This places Telkom SOC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.59. Telkom SOC's value of 34.64 is 86.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Telkom SOC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 30.98 to 67.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.22 vs. the industry median of 18.59, Telkom SOC has consistently been above 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 18.59, 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. Telkom SOC's current Days Inventory of 34.64 is 86.3% 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 Telkom SOC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telkom SOC's current Days Inventory is 34.64, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 42.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telkom SOC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.48, compared to a current price of R56.00 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 34.64, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 42.22 and 86.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.59. Telkom SOC's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG), the current Days Inventory is 34.64 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 Telkom SOC (JSE:TKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telkom SOC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R56.00 is trading 67.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.48.
GuruFocus considers Telkom SOC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:TKG:
Days Inventory: 34.64 (18% below median its 10-year median of 42.22)
GF Value™: R33.48 vs. price of R56.00 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#212 of 295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:TKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telkom SA SOC Ltd provides fixed-line voice and data communications services in South Africa. The company has segments namely: Openserve; Telkom Consumer; BCX; Gyro; and others It derives maximum revenue from Telkom Consumer segment.
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