Vodafone IdeaNSE:IDEA -1.12%47 Days Inventory is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates NSE:IDEA with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Idea ranks better than 98.64% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Vodafone Idea's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹210 Mil. Vodafone Idea's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹44,140 Mil.
Hence, Vodafone Idea's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Idea's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IDEA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.19 Max: 1.63
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, Vodafone Idea's highest Days Inventory was 1.63. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.19.
NSE:IDEA's Days Inventory is ranked better than 98.64% of 295
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.53
vs NSE:IDEA: 0.18
Vodafone Idea's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.02) to Mar. 2026 (0.43).
It might indicate that Vodafone Idea's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vodafone Idea's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 210.19.
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.
Vodafone Idea's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) 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.
Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea Days Inventory Related Terms
Vodafone Idea Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Idea'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.
NSE:IDEA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Idea's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) has a Days Inventory of 0.43 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vodafone Idea and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Vodafone Idea's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.02 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #4 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Vodafone Idea's Days Inventory too high?
Vodafone Idea's current Days Inventory of 0.43 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.63. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Vodafone Idea's value of 0.43 is 97.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #4 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Idea has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Idea's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #4 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This places Vodafone Idea in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Vodafone Idea's value of 0.43 is 97.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Vodafone Idea's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.02 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 18.53, Vodafone Idea 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. Vodafone Idea's current Days Inventory of 0.43 is 97.7% 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 Vodafone Idea 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. Vodafone Idea's current Days Inventory is 0.43, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Idea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.60, compared to a current price of ₹14.09 — trading 151.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.43, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 97.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.53. Vodafone Idea's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA), the current Days Inventory is 0.43 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹14.09 is trading 151.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.60.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Idea to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IDEA:
Days Inventory: 0.43 (126% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: ₹5.60 vs. price of ₹14.09 (151.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#4 of 295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IDEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Idea Ltd is a telecommunications company that provides mobile services and operates under one segment namely Mobility services. Mobility services generates revenue from mobile services and constitutes the majority of overall company revenue. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber networks and mobile towers. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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