SoftBank GroupSFTBY +10.97%70 Days Inventory is 20.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 20.92. GuruFocus rates SFTBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Telecommunication Services companies, SoftBank Group ranks worse than 56.76% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). SoftBank Group's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,513 Mil. SoftBank Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,607 Mil.
Hence, SoftBank Group's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for SoftBank Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SFTBY'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.64 Med: 20.92 Max: 38.87
Current: 21.68
During the past 13 years, SoftBank Group's highest Days Inventory was 38.87. The lowest was 16.64. And the median was 20.92.
SFTBY's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 56.76% of 296
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.49
vs SFTBY: 21.68
SoftBank Group's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (18.79) to Mar. 2026 (20.90).
It might indicate that SoftBank Group's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
SoftBank Group's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.37.
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.
SoftBank Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.
SoftBank Group (OTCPK:SFTBY) 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.
SoftBank Group'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.
SoftBank Group'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.
SoftBank Group Days Inventory Related Terms
SoftBank Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SoftBank Group'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, SoftBank Group'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.
SoftBank Group Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, SoftBank Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SoftBank Group'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.
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) has a Days Inventory of 20.90 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SoftBank Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.92. Over the past decade, SoftBank Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.64 to 38.87. According to the industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #168 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is SoftBank Group's Days Inventory too high?
SoftBank Group's current Days Inventory of 20.90 is near median its 10-year median of 20.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.64 to a high of 38.87. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. SoftBank Group's value of 20.90 is 13% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #168 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SoftBank Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SoftBank Group's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, SoftBank Group ranks #168 out of 296 companies for Days Inventory. This places SoftBank Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. SoftBank Group's value of 20.90 is 13% above this benchmark. Historically, SoftBank Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.64 to 38.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.92 vs. the industry median of 18.49, SoftBank Group 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 18.49, 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. SoftBank Group's current Days Inventory of 20.90 is 13% 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 SoftBank Group 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. SoftBank Group's current Days Inventory is 20.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SoftBank Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank Group (SFTBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.81, compared to a current price of $19.65 — trading 123% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 20.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.92 and 13% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.49. SoftBank Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 SoftBank Group (SFTBY), the current Days Inventory is 20.90 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 SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SoftBank Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.65 is trading 123% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.81.
GuruFocus considers SoftBank Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SFTBY:
Days Inventory: 20.90 (near median its 10-year median of 20.92)
GF Value™: $8.81 vs. price of $19.65 (123% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13% above the Telecommunication Services median (#168 of 296)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFTBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SoftBank is a Japan-based telecom and e-commerce conglomerate that has expanded mainly through acquisitions, and its key assets include a 40%-owned mobile and fixed broadband telecom operator business in Japan. It also owns 90% of semiconductor chip designer Arm Holdings following the 2023 IPO of this business, and has a vast portfolio of mainly internet- and e-commerce-focused early-stage investments. It is also a general partner of the USD 100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund 1 and sole investor in SoftBank Vision Fund 2, both of which primarily invest in pre-IPO internet and AI companies. Recently, it has begun investing in OpenAI.
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