Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) Days Inventory: 269.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SAU:3030 Saudi Cement Co SAU:3030
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What is Saudi Cement Co Days Inventory?

Saudi Cement Co SAU:3030 -0.33% 81 Days Inventory is 269.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 259.26. GuruFocus rates SAU:3030 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼44.85 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Saudi Cement Co ranks worse than 85.2% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Saudi Cement Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼667 Mil. Saudi Cement Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼226 Mil. Hence, Saudi Cement Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 269.06.

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

SAU:3030' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 209.63   Med: 259.26   Max: 486.99
Current: 227.54

During the past 13 years, Saudi Cement Co's highest Days Inventory was 486.99. The lowest was 209.63. And the median was 259.26.

SAU:3030's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
85.2% of 392 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21 vs SAU:3030: 227.54

Saudi Cement Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (225.31) to Mar. 2026 (269.06). It might indicate that Saudi Cement Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Saudi Cement Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.

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 Cement Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.74.


Saudi Cement Co  (SAU:3030) 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 Cement 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 Cement 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 Cement Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Saudi Cement Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Cement 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 Cement Co Days Inventory Chart

Saudi Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Saudi Cement 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:3030 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Saudi Cement 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 Cement Co Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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Saudi Cement Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Saudi Cement 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
=( (594.7 + 656.546) / 2 ) / 1068.228*365
=625.623 / 1068.228*365
=213.77

Saudi Cement 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
=( (656.546 + 677.795) / 2 ) / 226.268*365 / 4
=667.1705 / 226.268*365 / 4
=269.06

* 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 269.06 mean?
Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) has a Days Inventory of 269.06 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Saudi Cement Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 259.26. Over the past decade, Saudi Cement Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 209.63 to 486.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Cement Co ranks #334 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Saudi Cement Co's Days Inventory too high?
Saudi Cement Co's current Days Inventory of 269.06 is near median its 10-year median of 259.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 209.63 to a high of 486.99. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Saudi Cement Co's value of 269.06 is 198.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Cement Co ranks #334 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Cement Co's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Saudi Cement Co ranks #334 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This places Saudi Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Saudi Cement Co's value of 269.06 is 198.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Cement Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 209.63 to 486.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 259.26 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Saudi Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 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 Cement Co's current Days Inventory of 269.06 is 198.3% 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 Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Cement Co's current Days Inventory is 269.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 259.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼44.85, compared to a current price of ﷼29.58 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 269.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 259.26 and 198.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Saudi Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Cement Co (SAU:3030), the current Days Inventory is 269.06 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 Cement Co (SAU:3030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼29.58 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼44.85. GuruFocus considers Saudi Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:3030:

  • Days Inventory: 269.06 (near median its 10-year median of 259.26)
  • GF Value™: ﷼44.85 vs. price of ﷼29.58 (34% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 198.3% above the Building Materials median (#334 of 392)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Cement Co Business Description

Address 3964 - King Saud - Al-Amamrah Area, Unit No. 1, Eastern Province, Dammam, SAU, 32415 - 7102
Saudi Cement Co is engaged in manufacturing and selling cement and its related products. Its products are Cement Clinker, Sulfate Resistant Cement, and Ordinary Portland Cement used for highways, bridges, airports, seaports, railways, metros, and numerous housing and commercial projects. It operates in two geographic segments: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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