MTN Ghana (XGHA:MTNGH) Inventory Turnover: 18.20 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is MTN Ghana Inventory Turnover?

MTN Ghana XGHA:MTNGH -0.14% 100 Inventory Turnover is 18.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XGHA:MTNGH with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS4.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 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. MTN Ghana's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was GHS672 Mil. MTN Ghana's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was GHS37 Mil. MTN Ghana's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.20.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. MTN Ghana's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.01.

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. MTN Ghana's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.


MTN Ghana  (XGHA:MTNGH) 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.

MTN Ghana'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
=36.9065/671.811*365 / 4
=5.01

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.

MTN Ghana'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 )
=36.9065 / 7273.963
=0.01

* 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.


MTN Ghana Inventory Turnover Related Terms


MTN Ghana Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MTN Ghana'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.

MTN Ghana Inventory Turnover Chart

MTN Ghana Annual Data
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Inventory Turnover
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MTN Ghana Quarterly Data
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MTN Ghana Inventory Turnover Calculation

MTN Ghana'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 )
=2940.255 / ((52.27 + 29.503) / 2 )
=2940.255 / 40.8865
=71.91

MTN Ghana'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 )
=671.811 / ((29.503 + 44.31) / 2 )
=671.811 / 36.9065
=18.20

* 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 18.20 mean?
MTN Ghana (XGHA:MTNGH) has a Inventory Turnover of 18.20 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on MTN Ghana and its competitors.
Is MTN Ghana's Inventory Turnover too high?
MTN Ghana's current Inventory Turnover is 18.20. Overall, MTN Ghana has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Ghana's Inventory Turnover compare to VZ and TMUS?
MTN Ghana's Inventory Turnover of 18.20 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 MTN Ghana and its competitors. MTN Ghana's current Inventory Turnover is 18.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Ghana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Ghana (XGHA:MTNGH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS4.30, compared to a current price of GHS7.04 — trading 63.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 18.20. MTN Ghana's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 6 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 MTN Ghana (XGHA:MTNGH), the current Inventory Turnover is 18.20 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 MTN Ghana (XGHA:MTNGH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Ghana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of GHS7.04 is trading 63.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS4.30. GuruFocus considers MTN Ghana to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:MTNGH:

  • Inventory Turnover: 18.20
  • GF Value™: GHS4.30 vs. price of GHS7.04 (63.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 6 warning signs

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


MTN Ghana Business Description

Address MTN House, Independence Avenue, West Ridge, Plot OER 6, Accra, GHA
MTN Ghana is a Ghana-based company that provides mobile financial services in the financial services industry. The principal activities are the provision of telecommunication services including voice, data, and enterprise solutions, mobile financial services, the development of strategic partnerships to provide developed services, and the provision of consultancy and support services in the mobile banking, payment services and fintech space. The company has four reportable segments, namely Network services, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and Fintech, and devices and accessories, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Network services.
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