Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009) Days Inventory: 13.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 65% Below Median

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SAU:4009 Middle East Healthcare Co SAU:4009
79 GF Score
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GF Value ﷼80.26
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What is Middle East Healthcare Co Days Inventory?

Middle East Healthcare Co SAU:4009 +0.60% 79 Days Inventory is 13.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 37.81. GuruFocus rates SAU:4009 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼80.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Middle East Healthcare Co ranks better than 74.7% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Middle East Healthcare Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼74 Mil. Middle East Healthcare Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼511 Mil. Hence, Middle East Healthcare Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.26.

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

SAU:4009' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.35   Med: 37.81   Max: 47.86
Current: 13.36

During the past 11 years, Middle East Healthcare Co's highest Days Inventory was 47.86. The lowest was 12.35. And the median was 37.81.

SAU:4009's Days Inventory is ranked better than
74.7% of 494 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 29.395 vs SAU:4009: 13.36

Middle East Healthcare Co's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (13.79) to Mar. 2026 (13.26).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Middle East Healthcare Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.88.

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. Middle East Healthcare Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.


Middle East Healthcare Co  (SAU:4009) 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.

Middle East Healthcare 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.

Middle East Healthcare 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.


Middle East Healthcare Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Middle East Healthcare Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Middle East Healthcare 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.

Middle East Healthcare Co Days Inventory Chart

Middle East Healthcare Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Middle East Healthcare 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:4009 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Middle East Healthcare 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.


Middle East Healthcare Co Days Inventory vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Middle East Healthcare Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Healthcare Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Middle East Healthcare Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Middle East Healthcare 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
=( (66.263 + 65.212) / 2 ) / 1942.591*365
=65.7375 / 1942.591*365
=12.35

Middle East Healthcare 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
=( (65.212 + 83.265) / 2 ) / 510.96*365 / 4
=74.2385 / 510.96*365 / 4
=13.26

* 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 13.26 mean?
Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009) has a Days Inventory of 13.26 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Middle East Healthcare Co and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 37.81. Over the past decade, Middle East Healthcare Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 12.35 to 47.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Middle East Healthcare Co ranks #125 out of 494 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Middle East Healthcare Co's Days Inventory too high?
Middle East Healthcare Co's current Days Inventory of 13.26 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 37.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.35 to a high of 47.86. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Inventory is 29.40. Middle East Healthcare Co's value of 13.26 is 54.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Middle East Healthcare Co ranks #125 out of 494 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Middle East Healthcare Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Healthcare Co's Days Inventory compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Middle East Healthcare Co ranks #125 out of 494 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Middle East Healthcare Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 29.40. Middle East Healthcare Co's value of 13.26 is 54.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Middle East Healthcare Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 12.35 to 47.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.81 vs. the industry median of 29.40, Middle East Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 29.40, based on 494 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. Middle East Healthcare Co's current Days Inventory of 13.26 is 54.9% 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 Middle East Healthcare Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 29.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middle East Healthcare Co's current Days Inventory is 13.26, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 37.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Healthcare Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼80.26, compared to a current price of ﷼30.28 — trading 62.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 13.26, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 37.81 and 54.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 29.40. Middle East Healthcare Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009), the current Days Inventory is 13.26 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 Middle East Healthcare Co (SAU:4009) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Healthcare Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼30.28 is trading 62.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼80.26. GuruFocus considers Middle East Healthcare Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4009:

  • Days Inventory: 13.26 (65% below median its 10-year median of 37.81)
  • GF Value™: ﷼80.26 vs. price of ﷼30.28 (62.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.9% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#125 of 494)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4009 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Middle East Healthcare Co Business Description

Address 4, Batterjee Road, P.O.Box 2550, Al-Zahra District, Jeddah, SAU, 21461
Middle East Healthcare Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company engaged in the business of managing, operating and maintaining hospitals, medical centers, educational centers, rehabilitation centers, physiotherapy, laboratories and radiology centers, pharmacies, construction, and to buy land for the purpose of constructing medical projects and to establish, manage and organize exhibitions for the company. The company's reportable segments are Inpatient Services, Outpatient Services, Pharmacy Sales and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Inpatient Services segment.
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