Vodacom GroupVODAF 77 Days Inventory is 12.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 14.17. GuruFocus rates VODAF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodacom Group ranks better than 64.53% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Vodacom Group's Average Total Inventories for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $135 Mil. Vodacom Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,020 Mil.
Hence, Vodacom Group's Days Inventory for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodacom Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
VODAF'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.49 Med: 14.17 Max: 17.62
Current: 13.06
During the past 13 years, Vodacom Group's highest Days Inventory was 17.62. The lowest was 12.49. And the median was 14.17.
VODAF's Days Inventory is ranked better than 64.53% of 296
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.49
vs VODAF: 13.06
Vodacom Group's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (14.78) to Mar. 2026 (12.17).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Vodacom Group's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.99.
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.
Vodacom Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.
Vodacom Group (OTCPK:VODAF) 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.
Vodacom Group'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.
Vodacom Group'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.
Vodacom Group Days Inventory Related Terms
Vodacom Group Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodacom 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, Vodacom 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.
Vodacom Group Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodacom Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom 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.
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a Days Inventory of 12.17 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 14.17. Over the past decade, Vodacom Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.49 to 17.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #105 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Vodacom Group's Days Inventory too high?
Vodacom Group's current Days Inventory of 12.17 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 14.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.49 to a high of 17.62. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Vodacom Group's value of 12.17 is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #105 out of 296 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's Days Inventory compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #105 out of 296 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Vodacom Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.49. Vodacom Group's value of 12.17 is 34.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Vodacom Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.49 to 17.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.17 vs. the industry median of 18.49, Vodacom Group 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 18.49, 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. Vodacom Group's current Days Inventory of 12.17 is 34.2% 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 Vodacom 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. Vodacom Group's current Days Inventory is 12.17, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 14.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group (VODAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.40, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 12.17, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 14.17 and 34.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.49. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current Days Inventory is 12.17 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.40.
GuruFocus considers Vodacom Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VODAF:
Days Inventory: 12.17 (14% below median its 10-year median of 14.17)
GF Value™: $8.40 vs. price of $8.98 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#105 of 296)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VODAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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