Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) Days Inventory: 9.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Below Median


KAR:PTC Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd KAR:PTC
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What is Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Inventory?

Pakistan Telecommunication Co KAR:PTC +2.28% 50 Days Inventory is 9.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 18.91. GuruFocus rates KAR:PTC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨25.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Telecommunication Services companies, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks better than 60.81% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨6,595 Mil. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨63,081 Mil. Hence, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:PTC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.81   Med: 18.91   Max: 23.88
Current: 14.79

During the past 13 years, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's highest Days Inventory was 23.88. The lowest was 12.81. And the median was 18.91.

KAR:PTC's Days Inventory is ranked better than
60.81% of 296 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.49 vs KAR:PTC: 14.79

Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (18.99) to Mar. 2026 (9.54).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.57.

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. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.


Pakistan Telecommunication Co  (KAR:PTC) 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.

Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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.

Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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.


Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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.

Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Inventory Chart

Pakistan Telecommunication Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Pakistan Telecommunication Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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KAR:PTC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Pakistan Telecommunication Co'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.


Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Pakistan Telecommunication Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (8891.967 + 6348.808) / 2 ) / 167757.784*365
=7620.3875 / 167757.784*365
=16.58

Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (6348.808 + 6840.298) / 2 ) / 63080.746*365 / 4
=6594.553 / 63080.746*365 / 4
=9.54

* 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 9.54 mean?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) has a Days Inventory of 9.54 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Pakistan Telecommunication Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 18.91. Over the past decade, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.81 to 23.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #116 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Inventory too high?
Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current Days Inventory of 9.54 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 18.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.81 to a high of 23.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 9.54 is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #116 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan Telecommunication Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Telecommunication Co's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Pakistan Telecommunication Co ranks #116 out of 296 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Pakistan Telecommunication Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's value of 9.54 is 48.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Telecommunication Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.81 to 23.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.91 vs. the industry median of 18.49, Pakistan Telecommunication Co 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. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current Days Inventory of 9.54 is 48.4% 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 Pakistan Telecommunication Co 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. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's current Days Inventory is 9.54, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 18.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨25.83, compared to a current price of ₨74.01 — trading 186.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 9.54, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 18.91 and 48.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.49. Pakistan Telecommunication Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 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 Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC), the current Days Inventory is 9.54 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 Pakistan Telecommunication Co (KAR:PTC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Telecommunication Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨74.01 is trading 186.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨25.83. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Telecommunication Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PTC:

  • Days Inventory: 9.54 (50% below median its 10-year median of 18.91)
  • GF Value™: ₨25.83 vs. price of ₨74.01 (186.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#116 of 296)

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


Pakistan Telecommunication Co Business Description

Address Ufone Tower, Plot No 55-C, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad, PAK
Pakistan Telecommunication Co Ltd is a telecom company. It is mainly engaged in providing telecommunication services such as Data, Voice, IPTV, Connectivity services, Interconnect, Information and communication technology (ICT), digital solutions and equipment sales, messaging services, sales of mobile devices etc. The company operates in three operating segments i.e. fixed-line communications (Wireline) which generates key revenue, wireless communications (Wireless), and banking.
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