China Mobile (HAM:CTM) Inventory Turnover: 8.28 (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:CTM China Mobile Ltd HAM:CTM
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What is China Mobile Inventory Turnover?

China Mobile HAM:CTM 76 Inventory Turnover is 8.28 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:CTM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.27. The stock has 5 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. China Mobile's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15,222 Mil. China Mobile's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,838 Mil. China Mobile's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.28.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. China Mobile's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.02.

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. China Mobile's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.05.

China Mobile  (HAM:CTM) 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.

China Mobile'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
=1838.0275/15221.746*365 / 4
=11.02

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.

China Mobile'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 )
=1838.0275 / 33444.592
=0.05

* 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.

China Mobile Inventory Turnover Related Terms

China Mobile Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Mobile'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.

China Mobile Inventory Turnover Chart

China Mobile Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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China Mobile 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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China Mobile Inventory Turnover Calculation

China Mobile'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 )
=53191.91 / ((1472.893 + 2014.355) / 2 )
=53191.91 / 1743.624
=30.51

China Mobile'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 )
=15221.746 / ((2014.355 + 1661.7) / 2 )
=15221.746 / 1838.0275
=8.28

* 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 8.28 mean?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a Inventory Turnover of 8.28 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on China Mobile and its competitors.
Is China Mobile's Inventory Turnover too high?
China Mobile's current Inventory Turnover is 8.28. Overall, China Mobile has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mobile's Inventory Turnover compare to TMUS and VZ?
China Mobile's Inventory Turnover of 8.28 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 China Mobile and its competitors. China Mobile's current Inventory Turnover is 8.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mobile stock overvalued right now?
China Mobile (HAM:CTM) has a current Inventory Turnover of 8.28. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.27, compared to a current price of €8.46 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 8.28. China Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 China Mobile (HAM:CTM), the current Inventory Turnover is 8.28 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 China Mobile (HAM:CTM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.46 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.27.

Key valuation signals for HAM:CTM:

  • Inventory Turnover: 8.28
  • GF Value™: €10.27 vs. price of €8.46 (17.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

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

China Mobile Business Description

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China Mobile is not only the largest telecom operator in China by the number of mobile subscribers (1 billion) but also the largest in the world. It has 60% of the total wireless market in China and over 50% of the fixed-line broadband market. The firm has largely rolled out its 5G network, having launched 5G service in late 2019. It is doing some 5G network sharing with China Broadnet at 700 MHz and also resells its 3G/4G/5G network through China Broadnet. Growth is being generated through internet data centers where it has the second-largest network in China and through Cloud Services. The company issued stock on the A-share market in 2022 and completed its first buyback of H-shares.
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