Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) Days Inventory: 26.97 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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Price KWD0.60
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What is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Days Inventory?

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC KUW:ZAIN +0.33% 65 Days Inventory is 26.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 35.99. GuruFocus rates KUW:ZAIN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks worse than 64.75% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD59 Mil. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD200 Mil. Hence, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.97.

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

KUW:ZAIN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.19   Med: 35.99   Max: 43.66
Current: 27.19

During the past 13 years, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's highest Days Inventory was 43.66. The lowest was 27.19. And the median was 35.99.

KUW:ZAIN's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
64.75% of 295 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.59 vs KUW:ZAIN: 27.19

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (36.86) to Mar. 2026 (26.97).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.38.

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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC  (KUW:ZAIN) 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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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.


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Days Inventory Related Terms


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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.

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Days Inventory Chart

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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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KUW:ZAIN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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.


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Inventory falls into.


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Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Days Inventory Calculation

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

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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
=( (78.322 + 58.034) / 2 ) / 798.24*365
=68.178 / 798.24*365
=31.17

Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC'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
=( (58.034 + 59.913) / 2 ) / 199.55*365 / 4
=58.9735 / 199.55*365 / 4
=26.97

* 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 26.97 mean?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) has a Days Inventory of 26.97 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 35.99. Over the past decade, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 27.19 to 43.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #191 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Inventory too high?
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Days Inventory of 26.97 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 35.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.19 to a high of 43.66. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.59. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 26.97 is 45.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #191 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #191 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This places Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.59. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 26.97 is 45.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 27.19 to 43.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.99 vs. the industry median of 18.59, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Days Inventory of 26.97 is 45.1% 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Days Inventory is 26.97, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 35.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.60 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 26.97, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 35.99 and 45.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.59. Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN), the current Days Inventory is 26.97 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 Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:ZAIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KWD0.60 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58. GuruFocus considers Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ZAIN:

  • Days Inventory: 26.97 (25% below median its 10-year median of 35.99)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.60 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#191 of 295)

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


Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description

Address Shuwaikh, Airport Street, P.O. Box 22244, Beside United Arab Shipping Co, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 13083
Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is a mobile and data services operator. The company and its subsidiaries, along with associates, provide mobile telecommunication services. The company provides of technologies and digital lifestyle communications. Apart from its operations in Kuwait, the Company also operates through its foreign subsidiaries in Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Bahrain, KSA, Lebanon and South Sudan.
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