Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) Inventory Turnover: 9.73 (As of Mar. 2026)

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MIL:1CYTH Lumen Technologies Inc MIL:1CYTH
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What is Lumen Technologies Inventory Turnover?

Lumen Technologies MIL:1CYTH 20 Inventory Turnover is 9.73 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CYTH with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.24 (Significantly Overvalued). 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. Lumen Technologies's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,241 Mil. Lumen Technologies's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €128 Mil. Lumen Technologies's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.73.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Lumen Technologies's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.38.

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

Lumen Technologies  (MIL:1CYTH) 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.

Lumen Technologies'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
=127.545/1241.275*365 / 4
=9.38

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.

Lumen Technologies'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 )
=127.545 / 2507.635
=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.

Lumen Technologies Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Lumen Technologies Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.

Lumen Technologies Inventory Turnover Chart

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

Lumen Technologies'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 )
=5668.852 / ((139.43 + 140.91) / 2 )
=5668.852 / 140.17
=40.44

Lumen Technologies'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 )
=1241.275 / ((140.91 + 114.18) / 2 )
=1241.275 / 127.545
=9.73

* 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 9.73 mean?
Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) has a Inventory Turnover of 9.73 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Lumen Technologies and its competitors.
Is Lumen Technologies' Inventory Turnover too high?
Lumen Technologies' current Inventory Turnover is 9.73. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' Inventory Turnover compare to GSAT and IRDM?
Lumen Technologies' Inventory Turnover of 9.73 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. Lumen Technologies's current Inventory Turnover is 9.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.24, compared to a current price of €5.83 — trading 79.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 9.73. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH), the current Inventory Turnover is 9.73 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 Lumen Technologies (MIL:1CYTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.83 is trading 79.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.24. GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1CYTH:

  • Inventory Turnover: 9.73
  • GF Value™: €3.24 vs. price of €5.83 (79.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CYTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Lumen Technologies Business Description

Address 100 CenturyLink Drive, Monroe, LA, USA, 71203
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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