Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) Days Inventory: 14.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 65% Below Median

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SAU:4210 Saudi Research And Media Group SAU:4210
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Price ﷼59.90
GF Value ﷼161.47
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What is Saudi Research And Media Group Days Inventory?

Saudi Research And Media Group SAU:4210 -1.64% 68 Days Inventory is 14.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 40.06. GuruFocus rates SAU:4210 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼161.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Media - Diversified companies, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks better than 59.55% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Saudi Research And Media Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼96 Mil. Saudi Research And Media Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼625 Mil. Hence, Saudi Research And Media Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Research And Media Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4210' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.68   Med: 40.06   Max: 74.92
Current: 16.68

During the past 13 years, Saudi Research And Media Group's highest Days Inventory was 74.92. The lowest was 16.68. And the median was 40.06.

SAU:4210's Days Inventory is ranked better than
59.55% of 665 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.72 vs SAU:4210: 16.68

Saudi Research And Media Group's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (26.42) to Mar. 2026 (14.07).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Saudi Research And Media Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.48.

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 Research And Media Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.


Saudi Research And Media Group  (SAU:4210) 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 Research And Media Group'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 Research And Media Group'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 Research And Media Group Days Inventory Related Terms


Saudi Research And Media Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Research And Media Group'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 Research And Media Group Days Inventory Chart

Saudi Research And Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Saudi Research And Media Group 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:4210 vs NYT, WLY: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Saudi Research And Media Group'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 Research And Media Group Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saudi Research And Media Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Research And Media Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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Saudi Research And Media Group Days Inventory Calculation

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

Saudi Research And Media Group'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
=( (152.24 + 102.619) / 2 ) / 2397.147*365
=127.4295 / 2397.147*365
=19.40

Saudi Research And Media Group'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
=( (102.619 + 90.061) / 2 ) / 624.724*365 / 4
=96.34 / 624.724*365 / 4
=14.07

* 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 14.07 mean?
Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) has a Days Inventory of 14.07 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Saudi Research And Media Group and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 40.06. Over the past decade, Saudi Research And Media Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 16.68 to 74.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #269 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group's Days Inventory too high?
Saudi Research And Media Group's current Days Inventory of 14.07 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 40.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.68 to a high of 74.92. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.72. Saudi Research And Media Group's value of 14.07 is 51% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #269 out of 665 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Research And Media Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Research And Media Group's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saudi Research And Media Group ranks #269 out of 665 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Saudi Research And Media Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.72. Saudi Research And Media Group's value of 14.07 is 51% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Research And Media Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 16.68 to 74.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.06 vs. the industry median of 28.72, Saudi Research And Media Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.72, based on 665 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 Research And Media Group's current Days Inventory of 14.07 is 51% 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 Saudi Research And Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Research And Media Group's current Days Inventory is 14.07, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 40.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Research And Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼161.47, compared to a current price of ﷼59.90 — trading 62.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 14.07, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 40.06 and 51% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.72. Saudi Research And Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Research And Media Group (SAU:4210), the current Days Inventory is 14.07 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 Research And Media Group (SAU:4210) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Research And Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼59.90 is trading 62.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼161.47. GuruFocus considers Saudi Research And Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4210:

  • Days Inventory: 14.07 (65% below median its 10-year median of 40.06)
  • GF Value™: ﷼161.47 vs. price of ﷼59.90 (62.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51% below the Media - Diversified median (#269 of 665)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Research And Media Group Business Description

Address Makkah Road, P.O. Box 53180, Al-Moutamarat District, Riyadh, SAU, 11583
Saudi Research And Media Group is an integrated publishing group based in Saudi Arabia, engaged in trading, media, advertising, promotions, distribution, printing and publishing, and public relations. It operates mainly in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa. The company has four operating segments; Publishing, visual, and digital content segment, the Public relations and advertising segment, the Printing and packaging segment, and All other segments. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Publishing, visual, and digital content segment.
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