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Tata CommunicationsNSE:TATACOMM +0.92%81 Days Inventory is 2.91 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 3.52. GuruFocus rates NSE:TATACOMM with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,025.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Telecommunication Services companies, Tata Communications ranks better than 88.85% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tata Communications's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:TATACOMM'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 3.52 Max: 5.66
Current: 3.88
During the past 13 years, Tata Communications's highest Days Inventory was 5.66. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 3.52.
NSE:TATACOMM's Days Inventory is ranked better than 88.85% of 296
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.84
vs NSE:TATACOMM: 3.88
Tata Communications's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (5.28) to Jun. 2026 (2.91).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Tata Communications's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.33.
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.
Tata Communications's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.02.
Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM) 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.
Tata Communications's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Tata Communications's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 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.
Tata Communications Days Inventory Related Terms
Tata Communications Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tata Communications'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:TATACOMM vs VZ, TMUS, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Tata Communications'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.
Tata Communications Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Tata Communications's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tata Communications'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.
Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM) has a Days Inventory of 2.91 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Tata Communications and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 3.52. Over the past decade, Tata Communications' Days Inventory has ranged from 0.92 to 5.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Tata Communications ranks #33 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Tata Communications' Days Inventory too high?
Tata Communications' current Days Inventory of 2.91 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 5.66. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.84. Tata Communications' value of 2.91 is 84.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tata Communications ranks #33 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tata Communications has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tata Communications' Days Inventory compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Tata Communications ranks #33 out of 296 companies for Days Inventory. This places Tata Communications in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.84. Tata Communications' value of 2.91 is 84.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tata Communications' own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.92 to 5.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 18.84, Tata Communications 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 18.84, 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. Tata Communications's current Days Inventory of 2.91 is 84.6% 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 Tata Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tata Communications's current Days Inventory is 2.91, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tata Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,025.20, compared to a current price of ₹1,780.70 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 2.91, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 84.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.84. Tata Communications' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM), the current Days Inventory is 2.91 as of Jun. 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 Tata Communications (NSE:TATACOMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tata Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,780.70 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,025.20.
GuruFocus considers Tata Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TATACOMM:
Days Inventory: 2.91 (17% below median its 10-year median of 3.52)
GF Value™: ₹2,025.20 vs. price of ₹1,780.70 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#33 of 296)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TATACOMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tata Communications Ltd offers international and national voice and data transmission services, selling and leasing of bandwidth on undersea cable systems, internet connectivity services, and other value-added services comprising unified conferencing and collaboration services, managed hosting, mobile roaming and signalling services, transponder lease, television uplinking and other managed services, data center colocation services, network management and support, and other related services. The Group also undertakes leasing, letting out, licensing or developing immovable properties to earn income, including rental, lease and license income from land and buildings. Its segments are Data Services, Voice Solutions, and Real Estate, with Data Services generating maximum revenue.
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