National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090) Days Inventory: 68.88 (As of Mar. 2026) — 62% Below Median

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SAU:2090 National Gypsum Co SAU:2090
62 GF Score
Price ﷼13.72
GF Value ﷼24.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is National Gypsum Co Days Inventory?

National Gypsum Co SAU:2090 +0.29% 62 Days Inventory is 68.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 182.55. GuruFocus rates SAU:2090 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼24.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, National Gypsum Co ranks worse than 52.9% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). National Gypsum Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼15.11 Mil. National Gypsum Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼20.01 Mil. Hence, National Gypsum Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Gypsum Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2090' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 96.21   Med: 182.55   Max: 249.6
Current: 96.21

During the past 13 years, National Gypsum Co's highest Days Inventory was 249.60. The lowest was 96.21. And the median was 182.55.

SAU:2090's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
52.9% of 397 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 91.23 vs SAU:2090: 96.21

National Gypsum Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (121.70) to Mar. 2026 (68.88).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. National Gypsum Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32.

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. National Gypsum Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.


National Gypsum Co  (SAU:2090) 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.

National Gypsum 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.

National Gypsum 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.


National Gypsum Co Days Inventory Related Terms


National Gypsum Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Gypsum 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.

National Gypsum Co Days Inventory Chart

National Gypsum Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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National Gypsum 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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SAU:2090 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, National Gypsum 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.


National Gypsum Co Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, National Gypsum Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Gypsum Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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National Gypsum Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

National Gypsum 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
=( (17.618 + 14.235) / 2 ) / 60.023*365
=15.9265 / 60.023*365
=96.85

National Gypsum 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
=( (14.235 + 15.976) / 2 ) / 20.012*365 / 4
=15.1055 / 20.012*365 / 4
=68.88

* 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 68.88 mean?
National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090) has a Days Inventory of 68.88 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on National Gypsum Co and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 182.55. Over the past decade, National Gypsum Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 96.21 to 249.60. According to the industry distribution chart, National Gypsum Co ranks #210 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is National Gypsum Co's Days Inventory too high?
National Gypsum Co's current Days Inventory of 68.88 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 182.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 96.21 to a high of 249.60. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 91.23. National Gypsum Co's value of 68.88 is 24.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Gypsum Co ranks #210 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Gypsum Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Gypsum Co's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, National Gypsum Co ranks #210 out of 397 companies for Days Inventory. This places National Gypsum Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 91.23. National Gypsum Co's value of 68.88 is 24.5% below this benchmark. Historically, National Gypsum Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 96.21 to 249.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 182.55 vs. the industry median of 91.23, National Gypsum Co 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 91.23, based on 397 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. National Gypsum Co's current Days Inventory of 68.88 is 24.5% 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 National Gypsum Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 91.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Gypsum Co's current Days Inventory is 68.88, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 182.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Gypsum Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼24.09, compared to a current price of ﷼13.72 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 68.88, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 182.55 and 24.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 91.23. National Gypsum Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090), the current Days Inventory is 68.88 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 National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Gypsum Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼13.72 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼24.09. GuruFocus considers National Gypsum Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2090:

  • Days Inventory: 68.88 (62% below median its 10-year median of 182.55)
  • GF Value™: ﷼24.09 vs. price of ﷼13.72 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.5% below the Building Materials median (#210 of 397)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Gypsum Co Business Description

Address Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz Road, PO Box 187, Al Olaya District, Riyadh, SAU, 11411
National Gypsum Co is engaged in the manufacture and production of gypsum and its derivatives extracted from concession areas, trading in gypsum and its derivatives, the production of various materials that can be extracted from gypsum mechanically and chemically, and carrying out all the necessary work to achieve its purpose. The company has concession rights for raw stone in three concession areas (quarries) in the cities of Riyadh, Dammam, and Yanbu. Its products include Plastering gypsum, Splash powder, Machine-sprayed gypsum, Adhesive plaster, Agricultural gypsum, and New gypsum products, including ceramic gypsum, medical gypsum, glue gypsum, molding gypsum, solid gypsum for facades, fast-setting gypsum, and high-resistance gypsum. It operates in a single segment.
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