Saudi Basic IndustriesSAU:2010 -1.81%74 Days Inventory is 56.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 77.18. GuruFocus rates SAU:2010 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼55.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,539 Chemicals companies, Saudi Basic Industries ranks better than 61.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Basic Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2010'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.49 Med: 77.18 Max: 88.94
Current: 67.27
During the past 13 years, Saudi Basic Industries's highest Days Inventory was 88.94. The lowest was 60.49. And the median was 77.18.
SAU:2010's Days Inventory is ranked better than 61.79% of 1539
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs SAU:2010: 67.27
Saudi Basic Industries's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (70.27) to Mar. 2026 (56.41).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Saudi Basic Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.62.
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 Basic Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.
Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) 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 Basic Industries'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 Basic Industries'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 Basic Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
Saudi Basic Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saudi Basic Industries'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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Basic Industries'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 Basic Industries Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Basic Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Basic Industries'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 Basic Industries (SAU:2010) has a Days Inventory of 56.41 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 77.18. Over the past decade, Saudi Basic Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 60.49 to 88.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #588 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Saudi Basic Industries' Days Inventory too high?
Saudi Basic Industries' current Days Inventory of 56.41 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 77.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.49 to a high of 88.94. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 56.41 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #588 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Basic Industries has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Basic Industries' Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Basic Industries ranks #588 out of 1539 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Saudi Basic Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. Saudi Basic Industries' value of 56.41 is 30% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Basic Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 60.49 to 88.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.18 vs. the industry median of 80.63, Saudi Basic Industries 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.63, based on 1,539 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 Basic Industries's current Days Inventory of 56.41 is 30% 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 Saudi Basic Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Basic Industries's current Days Inventory is 56.41, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 77.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Basic Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries (SAU:2010) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼55.33, compared to a current price of ﷼51.55 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 56.41, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 77.18 and 30% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. Saudi Basic Industries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Basic Industries (SAU:2010), the current Days Inventory is 56.41 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 Basic Industries (SAU:2010) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Basic Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼51.55 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼55.33.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Basic Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2010:
Days Inventory: 56.41 (27% below median its 10-year median of 77.18)
GF Value™: ﷼55.33 vs. price of ﷼51.55 (6.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30% below the Chemicals median (#588 of 1539)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Basic Industries Corp is a chemicals manufacturer in Saudi Arabia. The primary business segments of the company are Petrochemicals and Agri-nutrients. In Petrochemicals segment products included polymers and chemicals are produced from hydrocarbon feedstock including methane, ethane, and propane, it also includes the production of a range of fertilisers; including urea, ammonia, phosphate, as well as compound fertilisers. The Hadeed is concerned with production of steel products, long products and flat products. The company derives maximum revenue from Petrochemicals segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Rest of Asia followed by China, KSA, America and Europe.
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