National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) Days Inventory: 16.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31% Below Median

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SAU:4030 National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia SAU:4030
74 GF Score
Price ﷼33.14
GF Value ﷼31.98
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Days Inventory?

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia SAU:4030 +1.41% 74 Days Inventory is 16.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 23.56. GuruFocus rates SAU:4030 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼31.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 802 Transportation companies, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks worse than 66.83% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼485 Mil. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼2,738 Mil. Hence, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4030' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.09   Med: 23.56   Max: 28.48
Current: 19.98

During the past 13 years, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's highest Days Inventory was 28.48. The lowest was 16.09. And the median was 23.56.

SAU:4030's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
66.83% of 802 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.4 vs SAU:4030: 19.98

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (27.53) to Mar. 2026 (16.15).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.65.

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. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia  (SAU:4030) 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.

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Days Inventory Related Terms


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Days Inventory Chart

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 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:4030 vs KEX: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Days Inventory falls into.


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National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Days Inventory Calculation

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

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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
=( (468.063 + 447.083) / 2 ) / 7550.132*365
=457.573 / 7550.132*365
=22.12

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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
=( (447.083 + 522.395) / 2 ) / 2738.13*365 / 4
=484.739 / 2738.13*365 / 4
=16.15

* 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 16.15 mean?
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) has a Days Inventory of 16.15 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 23.56. Over the past decade, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.09 to 28.48. According to the industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #536 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Days Inventory too high?
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current Days Inventory of 16.15 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 23.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.09 to a high of 28.48. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 16.15 is 30.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #536 out of 802 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's Days Inventory compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #536 out of 802 companies for Days Inventory. This places National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 16.15 is 30.2% above this benchmark. Historically, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.09 to 28.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.56 vs. the industry median of 12.40, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 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 Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 802 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. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current Days Inventory of 16.15 is 30.2% 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current Days Inventory is 16.15, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 23.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.98, compared to a current price of ﷼33.14 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 16.15, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 23.56 and 30.2% above the Transportation industry median of 12.40. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030), the current Days Inventory is 16.15 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ﷼33.14 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.98. GuruFocus considers National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4030:

  • Days Inventory: 16.15 (31% below median its 10-year median of 23.56)
  • GF Value™: ﷼31.98 vs. price of ﷼33.14 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.2% above the Transportation median (#536 of 802)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Business Description

Address 3074 Prince Muhammad Ibn Abdulaziz Road, P.O Box 8931, 12th - 15th Floor, Olaya Towers, Tower B, Olaya District, Riyadh, SAU, 12213-8022
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia is engaged in purchasing, selling, and operating vessels for the coordination of transport & storage on board vessels, transportation of cargo, cargo clearance, agencies for maritime shipping companies, and all marine transport activities. The Group performs its operations through four segments, which are Transportation of oil, Transportation of chemicals, Logistics, and Transportation of dry bulk. It earns maximum revenue from the Transportation of oil segment, which is a provider of crude oil transportation services.
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