TelesatTSX:TSAT +10.14%52 Days Inventory is 15.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 43.59. GuruFocus rates TSX:TSAT with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of C$10.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Telesat ranks better than 94.99% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Telesat's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.5 Mil. Telesat's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$8.6 Mil.
Hence, Telesat's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telesat's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:TSAT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.8 Med: 43.59 Max: 134.13
Current: 21.8
During the past 7 years, Telesat's highest Days Inventory was 134.13. The lowest was 21.80. And the median was 43.59.
TSX:TSAT's Days Inventory is ranked better than 94.99% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.29
vs TSX:TSAT: 21.80
Telesat's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (15.71).
It might indicate that Telesat's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Telesat's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.81.
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.
Telesat's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.
Telesat (TSX:TSAT) 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.
Telesat'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.
Telesat'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.
Telesat Days Inventory Related Terms
Telesat Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telesat'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.
TSX:TSAT vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Telesat'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.
Telesat Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Telesat's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telesat'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.
Telesat (TSX:TSAT) has a Days Inventory of 15.71 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Telesat and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 43.59. Over the past decade, Telesat's Days Inventory has ranged from 21.80 to 134.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Telesat ranks #121 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Telesat's Days Inventory too high?
Telesat's current Days Inventory of 15.71 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 43.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.80 to a high of 134.13. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Telesat's value of 15.71 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telesat ranks #121 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telesat has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telesat's Days Inventory compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Telesat ranks #121 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This places Telesat in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.29. Telesat's value of 15.71 is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Telesat's own Days Inventory has ranged from 21.80 to 134.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.59 vs. the industry median of 94.29, Telesat 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 Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.29, based on 2,415 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. Telesat's current Days Inventory of 15.71 is 83.3% 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 Telesat and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telesat's current Days Inventory is 15.71, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 43.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telesat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telesat (TSX:TSAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$10.88, compared to a current price of C$71.93 — trading 561.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 15.71, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 43.59 and 83.3% below the Hardware industry median of 94.29. Telesat's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 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 Telesat (TSX:TSAT), the current Days Inventory is 15.71 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 Telesat (TSX:TSAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telesat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$71.93 is trading 561.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$10.88.
GuruFocus considers Telesat to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:TSAT:
Days Inventory: 15.71 (64% below median its 10-year median of 43.59)
GF Value™: C$10.88 vs. price of C$71.93 (561.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.3% below the Hardware median (#121 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:TSAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telesat Corp is a satellite operator, that provides its customers with mission-critical communications services. It operates in a single operating segment, in which it provides satellite-based services to its broadcast, enterprise, and consulting customers around the world. The company has two operating segments: GEO services (GEO) segment that refers to the operation of the fleet of GEO satellite and LEO services (LEO) segment that refers to the deployment and operation of the Telesat Lightspeed constellation Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Canada. It derives revenue from Broadcast, Enterprise, Consulting, and others.
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