SafaricomNAI:SCOM +0.14%100 Days Inventory is 5.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCOM with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of KES21.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, Safaricom ranks better than 78.64% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Safaricom's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES1,731 Mil. Safaricom's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was KES53,629 Mil.
Hence, Safaricom's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Safaricom's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SCOM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.97 Med: 9.31 Max: 15.76
Current: 7.46
During the past 13 years, Safaricom's highest Days Inventory was 15.76. The lowest was 5.97. And the median was 9.31.
NAI:SCOM's Days Inventory is ranked better than 78.64% of 295
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.53
vs NAI:SCOM: 7.46
Safaricom's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (9.08) to Mar. 2026 (5.89).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Safaricom's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.98.
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.
Safaricom's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) 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.
Safaricom'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.
Safaricom'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.
Safaricom Days Inventory Related Terms
Safaricom Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Safaricom'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.
NAI:SCOM vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Safaricom'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.
Safaricom Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Safaricom's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safaricom'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.
Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) has a Days Inventory of 5.89 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Safaricom and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 9.31. Over the past decade, Safaricom's Days Inventory has ranged from 5.97 to 15.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #63 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Safaricom's Days Inventory too high?
Safaricom's current Days Inventory of 5.89 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 9.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.97 to a high of 15.76. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Safaricom's value of 5.89 is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #63 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safaricom has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safaricom's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Safaricom ranks #63 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This places Safaricom in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Safaricom's value of 5.89 is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Safaricom's own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.97 to 15.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 18.53, Safaricom 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 18.53, 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. Safaricom's current Days Inventory of 5.89 is 68.2% 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 Safaricom and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Safaricom's current Days Inventory is 5.89, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 9.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safaricom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES21.90, compared to a current price of KES35.20 — trading 60.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 5.89, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 68.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.53. Safaricom's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 5 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 Safaricom (NAI:SCOM), the current Days Inventory is 5.89 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 Safaricom (NAI:SCOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safaricom stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES35.20 is trading 60.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES21.90.
GuruFocus considers Safaricom to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SCOM:
Days Inventory: 5.89 (37% below median its 10-year median of 9.31)
GF Value™: KES21.90 vs. price of KES35.20 (60.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#63 of 295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SCOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safaricom PLC is a Kenya-based telecommunications company. The principal activities of the company are the provision of telecommunication services, providing a comprehensive range of integrated telecommunication services including voice and data both mobile and fixed, SMS, the internet, and m-pesa. The company also offers a wide range of devices such as Mobile handsets, mobile broadband modems, routers, tablets, and notebooks. The majority of its revenue comes from service revenues: Voice, m-pesa, mobile data, messaging, fixed data and other service revenue. The company serves both individual and corporate/enterprise customers.
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