Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) Days Inventory: 168.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Below Median

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SAU:3080 Eastern Province Cement Co SAU:3080
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Price ﷼26.28
GF Value ﷼39.07
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What is Eastern Province Cement Co Days Inventory?

Eastern Province Cement Co SAU:3080 -0.45% 95 Days Inventory is 168.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 337.36. GuruFocus rates SAU:3080 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼39.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks worse than 79.59% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Eastern Province Cement Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼469 Mil. Eastern Province Cement Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼255 Mil. Hence, Eastern Province Cement Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 168.02.

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

SAU:3080' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 190.42   Med: 337.36   Max: 491.27
Current: 190.42

During the past 13 years, Eastern Province Cement Co's highest Days Inventory was 491.27. The lowest was 190.42. And the median was 337.36.

SAU:3080's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
79.59% of 392 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21 vs SAU:3080: 190.42

Eastern Province Cement Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (244.17) to Mar. 2026 (168.02).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Eastern Province Cement Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.54.

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. Eastern Province Cement Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32.


Eastern Province Cement Co  (SAU:3080) 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.

Eastern Province 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.

Eastern Province 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.


Eastern Province Cement Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Eastern Province Cement Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastern Province 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.

Eastern Province Cement Co Days Inventory Chart

Eastern Province Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Eastern Province 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:3080 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Eastern Province 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.


Eastern Province Cement Co Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry

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

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


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Eastern Province Cement Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Eastern Province 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
=( (533.447 + 485.7) / 2 ) / 922.74*365
=509.5735 / 922.74*365
=201.57

Eastern Province 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
=( (485.7 + 452.499) / 2 ) / 254.758*365 / 4
=469.0995 / 254.758*365 / 4
=168.02

* 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 168.02 mean?
Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) has a Days Inventory of 168.02 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Eastern Province Cement Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 337.36. Over the past decade, Eastern Province Cement Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 190.42 to 491.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks #312 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Eastern Province Cement Co's Days Inventory too high?
Eastern Province Cement Co's current Days Inventory of 168.02 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 337.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 190.42 to a high of 491.27. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Eastern Province Cement Co's value of 168.02 is 86.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks #312 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eastern Province Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Province Cement Co's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Eastern Province Cement Co ranks #312 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This places Eastern Province Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Eastern Province Cement Co's value of 168.02 is 86.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Province Cement Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 190.42 to 491.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 337.36 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Eastern Province 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. Eastern Province Cement Co's current Days Inventory of 168.02 is 86.3% 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 Eastern Province 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. Eastern Province Cement Co's current Days Inventory is 168.02, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 337.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Province Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼39.07, compared to a current price of ﷼26.28 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 168.02, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 337.36 and 86.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Eastern Province Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080), the current Days Inventory is 168.02 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 Eastern Province Cement Co (SAU:3080) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Province Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼26.28 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼39.07. GuruFocus considers Eastern Province Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:3080:

  • Days Inventory: 168.02 (50% below median its 10-year median of 337.36)
  • GF Value™: ﷼39.07 vs. price of ﷼26.28 (32.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.3% above the Building Materials median (#312 of 392)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eastern Province Cement Co Business Description

Address King Fahd Road (Dammam - Khobar Highway), P.O. Box 4536, Dammam, SAU, 31412
Eastern Province Cement Co is engaged in producing different kinds of Building materials. It operates in two segments: Cement, which is into manufacturing and wholesale of ordinary cement, salt-resistant cement, and clinker cement; and the Precast segment is into manufacturing of partitions, frames & prefabricated buildings from prefabricated concrete. The cement segment accounts for the majority revenue of the company. Geographically, it generates nearly all of its revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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