Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) Days Inventory: 6.19 (As of Dec. 2025) — 64% Above Median


JSE:TLM Telemasters Holdings Ltd JSE:TLM
64 GF Score
Price R1.30
GF Value R1.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Telemasters Holdings Days Inventory?

Telemasters Holdings JSE:TLM 64 Days Inventory is 6.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 3.78. GuruFocus rates JSE:TLM with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Telecommunication Services companies, Telemasters Holdings ranks better than 76.01% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Telemasters Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.59 Mil. Telemasters Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R17.48 Mil. Hence, Telemasters Holdings's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.19.

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

JSE:TLM' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47   Med: 3.78   Max: 10.76
Current: 8.13

During the past 13 years, Telemasters Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 10.76. The lowest was 2.47. And the median was 3.78.

JSE:TLM's Days Inventory is ranked better than
76.01% of 296 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.49 vs JSE:TLM: 8.13

Telemasters Holdings's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (11.05) to Dec. 2025 (6.19).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Telemasters Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.50.

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. Telemasters Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.02.


Telemasters Holdings  (JSE:TLM) 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.

Telemasters Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the six 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.

Telemasters Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the six 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.


Telemasters Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms


Telemasters Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telemasters 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.

Telemasters Holdings Days Inventory Chart

Telemasters Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Inventory
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Telemasters Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:TLM vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telemasters 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.


Telemasters Holdings Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Telemasters Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.


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Telemasters Holdings Days Inventory Calculation

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

Telemasters Holdings's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.658 + 0.626) / 2 ) / 31.196*365
=0.642 / 31.196*365
=7.51

Telemasters Holdings'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: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.626 + 0.559) / 2 ) / 17.477*365 / 2
=0.5925 / 17.477*365 / 2
=6.19

* 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 6.19 mean?
Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) has a Days Inventory of 6.19 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 3.78. Over the past decade, Telemasters Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 2.47 to 10.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #71 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Telemasters Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
Telemasters Holdings' current Days Inventory of 6.19 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 3.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 10.76. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Telemasters Holdings' value of 6.19 is 66.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #71 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telemasters Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telemasters Holdings' Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telemasters Holdings ranks #71 out of 296 companies for Days Inventory. This places Telemasters Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Telemasters Holdings' value of 6.19 is 66.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Telemasters Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.47 to 10.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.78 vs. the industry median of 18.49, Telemasters 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 18.49, based on 296 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. Telemasters Holdings's current Days Inventory of 6.19 is 66.5% 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 Telemasters Holdings and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telemasters Holdings's current Days Inventory is 6.19, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 3.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telemasters Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.10, compared to a current price of R1.30 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 6.19, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 3.78 and 66.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.49. Telemasters Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM), the current Days Inventory is 6.19 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 Telemasters Holdings (JSE:TLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telemasters Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1.30 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.10. GuruFocus considers Telemasters Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:TLM:

  • Days Inventory: 6.19 (64% above median its 10-year median of 3.78)
  • GF Value™: R1.10 vs. price of R1.30 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#71 of 296)

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


Telemasters Holdings Business Description

Address 74 Waterfall Drive, Waterfall Corporate Campus, Building 5, First Floor, Waterfall City, ZAF, 1685
Telemasters Holdings Ltd is a diversified technology investment company. It provides comprehensive telecommunications services including internet connectivity, cloud solutions, and data storage tailored for businesses across South Africa. The company's reporting segments are: ICT Managed Solutions, Data Centre Services and Corporate. It generates the majority of revenue from the ICT Managed Solutions segment, which provides i) ICT managed solutions to medium and small enterprises through a comprehensive suite of products and services focused on digital connectivity and ii) Data Centre Services.
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