Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350) Days Inventory: 82.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Above Median

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SAU:2350 Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co SAU:2350
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Price ﷼5.00
GF Value ﷼6.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Days Inventory?

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co SAU:2350 -0.20% 59 Days Inventory is 82.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 60.94. GuruFocus rates SAU:2350 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼6.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,541 Chemicals companies, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co ranks better than 67.36% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,596 Mil. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,772 Mil. Hence, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.21.

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

SAU:2350' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.42   Med: 60.94   Max: 83.91
Current: 60.81

During the past 13 years, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's highest Days Inventory was 83.91. The lowest was 50.42. And the median was 60.94.

SAU:2350's Days Inventory is ranked better than
67.36% of 1541 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.15 vs SAU:2350: 60.81

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (50.20) to Mar. 2026 (82.21). It might indicate that Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.11.

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 Kayan Petrochemical Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.07.


Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co  (SAU:2350) 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 Kayan Petrochemical 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 Kayan Petrochemical 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 Kayan Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Kayan Petrochemical 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.

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Chart

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Saudi Kayan Petrochemical 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:2350 vs DOW: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical 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 Kayan Petrochemical Co Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical 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
=( (1362.759 + 1370.809) / 2 ) / 9352.71*365
=1366.784 / 9352.71*365
=53.34

Saudi Kayan Petrochemical 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
=( (1370.809 + 1821.98) / 2 ) / 1771.978*365 / 4
=1596.3945 / 1771.978*365 / 4
=82.21

* 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 82.21 mean?
Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350) has a Days Inventory of 82.21 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 60.94. Over the past decade, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 50.42 to 83.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co ranks #503 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory too high?
Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory of 82.21 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 60.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.42 to a high of 83.91. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's value of 82.21 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co ranks #503 out of 1541 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's Days Inventory compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co ranks #503 out of 1541 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.15. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's value of 82.21 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 50.42 to 83.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.94 vs. the industry median of 80.15, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.15, based on 1,541 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 Kayan Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory of 82.21 is 2.6% 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 Kayan Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's current Days Inventory is 82.21, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 60.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼6.88, compared to a current price of ﷼5.00 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 82.21, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 60.94 and 2.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.15. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350), the current Days Inventory is 82.21 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 Kayan Petrochemical Co (SAU:2350) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼5.00 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼6.88. GuruFocus considers Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2350:

  • Days Inventory: 82.21 (35% above median its 10-year median of 60.94)
  • GF Value™: ﷼6.88 vs. price of ﷼5.00 (27.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.6% above the Chemicals median (#503 of 1541)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2350 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co Business Description

Address Al Jubail Industrial City, P.O. Box 10302, Al-Jubail, SAU, 31961
Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co is engaged in manufacturing a wide range of petrochemical products. Its product portfolio consists of polypropylene, propylene, acetone, polyethene, ethoxylate, ethylene, ethylene glycol, bisphenol, ethanolamine, industrial fatty alcohol, polycarbonate, and other petrochemical products. The company generates revenue from the sale of petrochemical products.
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