Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223) Days Inventory: 38.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Above Median

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SAU:2223 Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef SAU:2223
54 GF Score
Price ﷼134.10
GF Value ﷼118.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Days Inventory?

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef SAU:2223 +1.21% 54 Days Inventory is 38.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 28.87. GuruFocus rates SAU:2223 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼118.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 685 Oil & Gas companies, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef ranks worse than 59.42% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼764 Mil. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,830 Mil. Hence, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:2223' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.14   Med: 28.87   Max: 39.83
Current: 39.83

During the past 5 years, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's highest Days Inventory was 39.83. The lowest was 27.14. And the median was 28.87.

SAU:2223's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
59.42% of 685 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 30.99 vs SAU:2223: 39.83

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (37.22) to Mar. 2026 (38.09). It might indicate that Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40.

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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.


Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef  (SAU:2223) 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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef'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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef'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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Days Inventory Related Terms


Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef'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.

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Days Inventory Chart

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
38.09 28.87 28.87 27.14 34.65

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Quarterly Data
Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SAU:2223 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef'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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Days Inventory vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Days Inventory falls into.


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Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Days Inventory Calculation

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

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef'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
=( (670.894 + 643.757) / 2 ) / 6924.583*365
=657.3255 / 6924.583*365
=34.65

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef'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
=( (643.757 + 883.961) / 2 ) / 1830.126*365 / 4
=763.859 / 1830.126*365 / 4
=38.09

* 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 38.09 mean?
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223) has a Days Inventory of 38.09 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 28.87. Over the past decade, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Days Inventory has ranged from 27.14 to 39.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef ranks #407 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Days Inventory too high?
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's current Days Inventory of 38.09 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 28.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.14 to a high of 39.83. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's value of 38.09 is 22.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef ranks #407 out of 685 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's Days Inventory compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef ranks #407 out of 685 companies for Days Inventory. This places Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 30.99. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's value of 38.09 is 22.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's own Days Inventory has ranged from 27.14 to 39.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.87 vs. the industry median of 30.99, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Inventory among Oil & Gas companies is 30.99, based on 685 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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's current Days Inventory of 38.09 is 22.9% 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 Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Inventory is 30.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's current Days Inventory is 38.09, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 28.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼118.98, compared to a current price of ﷼134.10 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 38.09, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 28.87 and 22.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 30.99. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223), the current Days Inventory is 38.09 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 Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef (SAU:2223) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼134.10 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼118.98. GuruFocus considers Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2223:

  • Days Inventory: 38.09 (32% above median its 10-year median of 28.87)
  • GF Value™: ﷼118.98 vs. price of ﷼134.10 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#407 of 685)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2223 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 7168 Al Minaa, P.O. Box 5518, 3072 Petromin District, Jeddah, SAU, 22411
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Co - Luberef is engaged in constructing, owning, and operating refineries of lubricating oils and in purchasing, selling, transporting, marketing, importing and exporting lubricating oils, additives, lubricating oil blending stocks, byproducts, and other related petroleum products. Geographically, the company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Egypt, Singapore, and other countries. The company derives the majority of its revenue from sales of Base oils in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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