Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) Days Inventory: 8.86 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median

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AMM:ZEIC Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co AMM:ZEIC
59 GF Score
Price JOD3.33
GF Value JOD5.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Days Inventory?

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co AMM:ZEIC 59 Days Inventory is 8.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 10.80. GuruFocus rates AMM:ZEIC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD5.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Education companies, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks worse than 54.49% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD0.48 Mil. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JOD4.95 Mil. Hence, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

AMM:ZEIC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.83   Med: 10.8   Max: 12.59
Current: 9.76

During the past 13 years, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's highest Days Inventory was 12.59. The lowest was 6.83. And the median was 10.80.

AMM:ZEIC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
54.49% of 156 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.99 vs AMM:ZEIC: 9.76

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (7.96) to Mar. 2026 (8.86). It might indicate that Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.30.

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. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co  (AMM:ZEIC) Days Inventory Explanation

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.

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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.

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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.

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Days Inventory Chart

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co 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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AMM:ZEIC vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Days Inventory vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.345 + 0.423) / 2 ) / 20.51*365
=0.384 / 20.51*365
=6.83

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0.423 + 0.538) / 2 ) / 4.948*365 / 4
=0.4805 / 4.948*365 / 4
=8.86

* 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 Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 8.86 mean?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) has a Days Inventory of 8.86 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 10.80. Over the past decade, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 6.83 to 12.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #85 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory too high?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current Days Inventory of 8.86 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 10.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.83 to a high of 12.59. The Education industry median Days Inventory is 7.99. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 8.86 is 10.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #85 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Days Inventory compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #85 out of 156 companies for Days Inventory. This places Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 7.99. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 8.86 is 10.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 6.83 to 12.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.80 vs. the industry median of 7.99, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co has consistently been above 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 an Education company?
The median Days Inventory among Education companies is 7.99, based on 156 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. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current Days Inventory of 8.86 is 10.9% above 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Inventory is 7.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current Days Inventory is 8.86, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 10.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD5.17, compared to a current price of JOD3.33 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 8.86, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 10.80 and 10.9% above the Education industry median of 7.99. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC), the current Days Inventory is 8.86 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JOD3.33 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD5.17. GuruFocus considers Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for AMM:ZEIC:

  • Days Inventory: 8.86 (18% below median its 10-year median of 10.80)
  • GF Value™: JOD5.17 vs. price of JOD3.33 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.9% above the Education median (#85 of 156)

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


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Business Description

Address Commercial Zone, P.O. Box 132222, Al-Zarqa, JOR, 13132
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co provides educational services. It is a private university located in Zarqa city. The company's current main activity consists of establishing and founding a private university, a dental center, a specialized hospital, a general hospital, establishing and managing kindergartens, establishing schools for all educational levels, managing expenses, dues and medical claims, training in technological skills, rehabilitation, auditory and verbal training, speech therapy, training in the use of computers and computer programs, and vocational training and development.
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