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Saudi Steel Pipe CoSAU:1320 -0.24%84 Days Inventory is 131.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 125.11. GuruFocus rates SAU:1320 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼51.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, Saudi Steel Pipe Co ranks worse than 76.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1320'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 97.63 Med: 125.11 Max: 161.98
Current: 139.15
During the past 13 years, Saudi Steel Pipe Co's highest Days Inventory was 161.98. The lowest was 97.63. And the median was 125.11.
SAU:1320's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 76.12% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs SAU:1320: 139.15
Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (107.04) to Mar. 2026 (131.81).
It might indicate that Saudi Steel Pipe Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.
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.
Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.
Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) 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.
Saudi Steel Pipe 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.
Saudi Steel Pipe 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.
Saudi Steel Pipe Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Saudi Steel Pipe Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Steel Pipe 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.
SAU:1320 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Saudi Steel Pipe 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.
Saudi Steel Pipe Co Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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.
Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) has a Days Inventory of 131.81 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Saudi Steel Pipe Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 125.11. Over the past decade, Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 97.63 to 161.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Steel Pipe Co ranks #443 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Days Inventory too high?
Saudi Steel Pipe Co's current Days Inventory of 131.81 is near median its 10-year median of 125.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.63 to a high of 161.98. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's value of 131.81 is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Steel Pipe Co ranks #443 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Steel Pipe Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Steel Pipe Co's Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Saudi Steel Pipe Co ranks #443 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places Saudi Steel Pipe Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's value of 131.81 is 52.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Steel Pipe Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 97.63 to 161.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 125.11 vs. the industry median of 86.57, Saudi Steel Pipe 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 a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 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. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's current Days Inventory of 131.81 is 52.3% 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 Saudi Steel Pipe Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's current Days Inventory is 131.81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 125.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Steel Pipe Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼51.63, compared to a current price of ﷼49.02 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 131.81, which is near median its 10-year median of 125.11 and 52.3% above the Steel industry median of 86.57. Saudi Steel Pipe Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320), the current Days Inventory is 131.81 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 Saudi Steel Pipe Co (SAU:1320) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Steel Pipe Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼49.02 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼51.63.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Steel Pipe Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1320:
Days Inventory: 131.81 (near median its 10-year median of 125.11)
GF Value™: ﷼51.63 vs. price of ﷼49.02 (5.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% above the Steel median (#443 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1320 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Steel Pipe Co is a Saudi Arabian company engaged in the manufacturing of steel pipes. The group operates in single segment, being the Steel pipes segment which provides galvanized and non-galvanized steel pipes, square and rectangular pipes used in petroleum, gas, water, and construction sectors. The company has a market presence in two segments namely Saudi Arabia and Other countries with the majority of the revenue generated from Saudi Arabia.
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