Airtel AfricaMEX:AAFN 39 Days Inventory is 3.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates MEX:AAFN with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN40.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 298 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Africa ranks better than 89.6% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Airtel Africa's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN288 Mil. Airtel Africa's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,313 Mil.
Hence, Airtel Africa's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Airtel Africa's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AAFN'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.23 Max: 5.63
Current: 3.31
During the past 10 years, Airtel Africa's highest Days Inventory was 5.63. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.23.
MEX:AAFN's Days Inventory is ranked better than 89.6% of 298
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.49
vs MEX:AAFN: 3.31
Airtel Africa's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (5.30) to Mar. 2026 (3.16).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Airtel Africa's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.83.
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.
Airtel Africa's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.
Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN) 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.
Airtel Africa'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.
Airtel Africa'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.
Airtel Africa Days Inventory Related Terms
Airtel Africa Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Airtel Africa'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.
MEX:AAFN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Africa'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.
Airtel Africa Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Africa's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Africa'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.
Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN) has a Days Inventory of 3.16 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Airtel Africa and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Airtel Africa's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.75 to 5.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #31 out of 298 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Airtel Africa's Days Inventory too high?
Airtel Africa's current Days Inventory of 3.16 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 5.63. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Airtel Africa's value of 3.16 is 82.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #31 out of 298 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Africa has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Africa's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #31 out of 298 companies for Days Inventory. This places Airtel Africa in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Airtel Africa's value of 3.16 is 82.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Airtel Africa's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.75 to 5.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 18.49, Airtel Africa 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 298 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. Airtel Africa's current Days Inventory of 3.16 is 82.9% 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 Airtel Africa 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. Airtel Africa's current Days Inventory is 3.16, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN40.33, compared to a current price of MXN86.92 — trading 115.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 3.16, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 82.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.49. Airtel Africa's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN), the current Days Inventory is 3.16 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 Airtel Africa (MEX:AAFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN86.92 is trading 115.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN40.33.
GuruFocus considers Airtel Africa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AAFN:
Days Inventory: 3.16 (157% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: MXN40.33 vs. price of MXN86.92 (115.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#31 of 298)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AAFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Airtel Africa PLC is a telecoms and financial services provider transforming lives across the continent through increased digital and financial inclusion. The principal activities of the Group mainly consist of the provision of telecommunications and mobile money services. Its services include Voice, Data, Mobile money, Enterprise, and Data centers. The Group's operating segments are Nigeria mobile services, East Africa mobile services, Francophone Africa mobile services, and Mobile money. It generates maximum revenue from East Africa mobile services, comprising mobile service operations in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda.
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