Air Arabia PJSC (DFM:AIRARABIA) Days Inventory: 6.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 102% Above Median

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DFM:AIRARABIA Air Arabia PJSC DFM:AIRARABIA
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Price د.إ4.86
GF Value د.إ3.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Air Arabia PJSC Days Inventory?

Air Arabia PJSC DFM:AIRARABIA -1.22% 80 Days Inventory is 6.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates DFM:AIRARABIA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ3.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, Air Arabia PJSC ranks better than 72.57% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Air Arabia PJSC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ101 Mil. Air Arabia PJSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1,498 Mil. Hence, Air Arabia PJSC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.17.

The historical rank and industry rank for Air Arabia PJSC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:AIRARABIA' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9   Med: 3.06   Max: 5.05
Current: 5.05

During the past 13 years, Air Arabia PJSC's highest Days Inventory was 5.05. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 3.06.

DFM:AIRARABIA's Days Inventory is ranked better than
72.57% of 802 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.175 vs DFM:AIRARABIA: 5.05

Air Arabia PJSC's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (3.79) to Mar. 2026 (6.17). It might indicate that Air Arabia PJSC's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Air Arabia PJSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.79.

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. Air Arabia PJSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.06.


Air Arabia PJSC  (DFM:AIRARABIA) 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.

Air Arabia PJSC'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.

Air Arabia PJSC'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.


Air Arabia PJSC Days Inventory Related Terms


Air Arabia PJSC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Arabia PJSC'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.

Air Arabia PJSC Days Inventory Chart

Air Arabia PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Air Arabia PJSC 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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DFM:AIRARABIA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Air Arabia PJSC'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.


Air Arabia PJSC Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air Arabia PJSC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Air Arabia PJSC's Days Inventory falls into.


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Air Arabia PJSC Days Inventory Calculation

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

Air Arabia PJSC'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
=( (53.456 + 97.042) / 2 ) / 6088.132*365
=75.249 / 6088.132*365
=4.51

Air Arabia PJSC'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
=( (97.042 + 105.564) / 2 ) / 1498.433*365 / 4
=101.303 / 1498.433*365 / 4
=6.17

* 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 6.17 mean?
Air Arabia PJSC (DFM:AIRARABIA) has a Days Inventory of 6.17 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Air Arabia PJSC and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 3.06. Over the past decade, Air Arabia PJSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.90 to 5.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Arabia PJSC ranks #220 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Air Arabia PJSC's Days Inventory too high?
Air Arabia PJSC's current Days Inventory of 6.17 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 5.05. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.18. Air Arabia PJSC's value of 6.17 is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Arabia PJSC ranks #220 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Arabia PJSC has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Arabia PJSC's Days Inventory compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air Arabia PJSC ranks #220 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Air Arabia PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.18. Air Arabia PJSC's value of 6.17 is 49.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Air Arabia PJSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.90 to 5.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 12.18, Air Arabia PJSC has consistently been below 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 a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.18, based on 802 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. Air Arabia PJSC's current Days Inventory of 6.17 is 49.3% below 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 Air Arabia PJSC and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Arabia PJSC's current Days Inventory is 6.17, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Arabia PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Arabia PJSC (DFM:AIRARABIA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ3.84, compared to a current price of د.إ4.86 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 6.17, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 49.3% below the Transportation industry median of 12.18. Air Arabia PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Air Arabia PJSC (DFM:AIRARABIA), the current Days Inventory is 6.17 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 Air Arabia PJSC (DFM:AIRARABIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Arabia PJSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ4.86 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ3.84. GuruFocus considers Air Arabia PJSC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:AIRARABIA:

  • Days Inventory: 6.17 (102% above median its 10-year median of 3.06)
  • GF Value™: د.إ3.84 vs. price of د.إ4.86 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.3% below the Transportation median (#220 of 802)

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


Air Arabia PJSC Business Description

Address Sharjah Airport Road, AONE Building, Po Box 132, Sharjah, ARE
Air Arabia PJSC is a group of airlines and companies offering travel and tourism services internationally. Its activities include international commercial air transportation, aircraft trading and rental, aircraft spare parts trading, passenger transport, cargo services, aviation training, aircraft repairs and maintenance, as well as travel and tourist agencies, hotels, hotel apartment rentals, representative offices, and document transfer services. The company operates through two segments: Airline, covering air transportation, aircraft rental, passenger transport, cargo services, aviation training, and aircraft repairs and maintenance, and Other, covering travel and tourist agencies, hotels, hotel apartment rentals, representative offices, and document transfer services.
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