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Kcell JSCXKAZ:KCEL -0.34%55 Days Inventory is 17.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 18.56. GuruFocus rates XKAZ:KCEL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₸3,653.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, Kcell JSC ranks better than 53.56% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Kcell JSC's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸10,226 Mil. Kcell JSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₸52,614 Mil.
Hence, Kcell JSC's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kcell JSC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
XKAZ:KCEL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.69 Med: 18.56 Max: 24.51
Current: 17.14
During the past 13 years, Kcell JSC's highest Days Inventory was 24.51. The lowest was 12.69. And the median was 18.56.
XKAZ:KCEL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 53.56% of 295
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.72
vs XKAZ:KCEL: 17.14
Kcell JSC's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (18.84) to Mar. 2026 (17.74).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kcell JSC's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.15.
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.
Kcell JSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.
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.
Kcell JSC'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.
Kcell JSC'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.
Kcell JSC Days Inventory Related Terms
Kcell JSC Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kcell JSC'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.
XKAZ:KCEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kcell JSC'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.
Kcell JSC Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kcell JSC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kcell JSC'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.
Kcell JSC (XKAZ:KCEL) has a Days Inventory of 17.74 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kcell JSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.56. Over the past decade, Kcell JSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.69 to 24.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Kcell JSC ranks #137 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Kcell JSC's Days Inventory too high?
Kcell JSC's current Days Inventory of 17.74 is near median its 10-year median of 18.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.69 to a high of 24.51. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.72. Kcell JSC's value of 17.74 is 5.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kcell JSC ranks #137 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kcell JSC has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kcell JSC's Days Inventory compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kcell JSC ranks #137 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Kcell JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.72. Kcell JSC's value of 17.74 is 5.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kcell JSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.69 to 24.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.56 vs. the industry median of 18.72, Kcell JSC 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 18.72, 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. Kcell JSC's current Days Inventory of 17.74 is 5.2% 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 Kcell JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kcell JSC's current Days Inventory is 17.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kcell JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kcell JSC (XKAZ:KCEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₸3,653.11, compared to a current price of ₸3,215.02 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 17.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.56 and 5.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.72. Kcell JSC's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Kcell JSC (XKAZ:KCEL), the current Days Inventory is 17.74 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 Kcell JSC (XKAZ:KCEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kcell JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₸3,215.02 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₸3,653.11.
GuruFocus considers Kcell JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKAZ:KCEL:
Days Inventory: 17.74 (near median its 10-year median of 18.56)
GF Value™: ₸3,653.11 vs. price of ₸3,215.02 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#137 of 295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKAZ:KCEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kcell JSC is a Kazakhstan-based company. It is engaged in providing mobile telecommunications services to both individuals and organizations including voice, SMS, MMS and data transmission. It offers Internet access and value-added services, including mobile content. The company is involved in designing, constructing and operating a cellular telecommunications network in the Republic of Kazakhstan using GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) standard. It operates its business through Kcell which targets the mass market, corporate subscribers, public organizations as well as high-net-worth individuals. The company generates revenue from the sale of voice and other services, data service, handsets, and value-added services.
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