VZ (Verizon Communications) Inventory Turnover: 5.74 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Verizon Communications Inventory Turnover?

Verizon Communications VZ +0.85% 64 Inventory Turnover is 5.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Verizon Communications's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13,673 Mil. Verizon Communications's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,381 Mil. Verizon Communications's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.74.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Verizon Communications's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.89.

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. Verizon Communications's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.07.

Verizon Communications  (NYSE:VZ) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Verizon Communications's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=2380.5/13673*365 / 4
=15.89

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.

Verizon Communications's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2380.5 / 34440
=0.07

* 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

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Verizon Communications Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Verizon Communications Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verizon Communications's Inventory Turnover 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.

Verizon Communications Inventory Turnover Chart

Verizon Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Verizon Communications Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Verizon Communications Inventory Turnover Calculation

Verizon Communications's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=56765 / ((2247 + 2441) / 2 )
=56765 / 2344
=24.22

Verizon Communications's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=13673 / ((2441 + 2320) / 2 )
=13673 / 2380.5
=5.74

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 5.74 mean?
Verizon Communications (VZ) has a Inventory Turnover of 5.74 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors.
Is Verizon Communications' Inventory Turnover too high?
Verizon Communications' current Inventory Turnover is 5.74. Overall, Verizon Communications has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verizon Communications' Inventory Turnover compare to TMUS and T?
Verizon Communications' Inventory Turnover of 5.74 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Verizon Communications and its competitors. Verizon Communications's current Inventory Turnover is 5.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verizon Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications (VZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.49, compared to a current price of $46.07 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 5.74. Verizon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Verizon Communications (VZ), the current Inventory Turnover is 5.74 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 Verizon Communications (VZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verizon Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $46.07 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.49. GuruFocus considers Verizon Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for VZ:

  • Inventory Turnover: 5.74
  • GF Value™: $42.49 vs. price of $46.07 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the VZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Verizon Communications Business Description

Address 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Wireless services account for 75% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 94 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast that reach about 30 million homes and businesses, including about 20 million served by the Fios fiber-optic network. Verizon closed its acquisition of Frontier Communications in January, adding networks that reach another 15 million locations, including 9 million with fiber. These networks serve about 11 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, using a mix of its own and other networks.
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