Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) Days Inventory: 551.91 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Above Median

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SAU:4220 Emaar the Economic City JSC SAU:4220
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GF Value ﷼22.78
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What is Emaar the Economic City JSC Days Inventory?

Emaar the Economic City JSC SAU:4220 -1.64% 61 Days Inventory is 551.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 445.05. GuruFocus rates SAU:4220 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼22.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Real Estate companies, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks better than 59.79% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Emaar the Economic City JSC's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼808 Mil. Emaar the Economic City JSC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼134 Mil. Hence, Emaar the Economic City JSC's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 551.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Emaar the Economic City JSC's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4220' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 168.22   Med: 445.05   Max: 561.37
Current: 451.3

During the past 13 years, Emaar the Economic City JSC's highest Days Inventory was 561.37. The lowest was 168.22. And the median was 445.05.

SAU:4220's Days Inventory is ranked better than
59.79% of 1318 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 692.16 vs SAU:4220: 451.30

Emaar the Economic City JSC's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (598.27) to Mar. 2026 (551.91).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Emaar the Economic City JSC's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.

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. Emaar the Economic City JSC's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.13.


Emaar the Economic City JSC  (SAU:4220) 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.

Emaar the Economic City JSC'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.

Emaar the Economic City JSC'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.


Emaar the Economic City JSC Days Inventory Related Terms


Emaar the Economic City JSC Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emaar the Economic City JSC'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.

Emaar the Economic City JSC Days Inventory Chart

Emaar the Economic City JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Emaar the Economic City JSC 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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Emaar the Economic City JSC Days Inventory Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Emaar the Economic City JSC'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.


Emaar the Economic City JSC Days Inventory vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Emaar the Economic City JSC's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emaar the Economic City JSC's Days Inventory falls into.


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Emaar the Economic City JSC Days Inventory Calculation

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

Emaar the Economic City JSC'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
=( (835.611 + 813.988) / 2 ) / 654.091*365
=824.7995 / 654.091*365
=460.26

Emaar the Economic City JSC'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
=( (813.988 + 801.423) / 2 ) / 133.541*365 / 4
=807.7055 / 133.541*365 / 4
=551.91

* 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 551.91 mean?
Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) has a Days Inventory of 551.91 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Emaar the Economic City JSC and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 445.05. Over the past decade, Emaar the Economic City JSC's Days Inventory has ranged from 168.22 to 561.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks #530 out of 1318 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Emaar the Economic City JSC's Days Inventory too high?
Emaar the Economic City JSC's current Days Inventory of 551.91 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 445.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 168.22 to a high of 561.37. The Real Estate industry median Days Inventory is 692.16. Emaar the Economic City JSC's value of 551.91 is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks #530 out of 1318 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emaar the Economic City JSC has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emaar the Economic City JSC's Days Inventory compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Emaar the Economic City JSC ranks #530 out of 1318 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Emaar the Economic City JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 692.16. Emaar the Economic City JSC's value of 551.91 is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Emaar the Economic City JSC's own Days Inventory has ranged from 168.22 to 561.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 445.05 vs. the industry median of 692.16, Emaar the Economic City JSC 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 Real Estate company?
The median Days Inventory among Real Estate companies is 692.16, based on 1,318 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. Emaar the Economic City JSC's current Days Inventory of 551.91 is 20.3% 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Days Inventory is 692.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emaar the Economic City JSC's current Days Inventory is 551.91, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 445.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emaar the Economic City JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼22.78, compared to a current price of ﷼9.61 — trading 57.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 551.91, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 445.05 and 20.3% below the Real Estate industry median of 692.16. Emaar the Economic City JSC's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220), the current Days Inventory is 551.91 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 Emaar the Economic City JSC (SAU:4220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emaar the Economic City JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼9.61 is trading 57.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼22.78. GuruFocus considers Emaar the Economic City JSC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4220:

  • Days Inventory: 551.91 (24% above median its 10-year median of 445.05)
  • GF Value™: ﷼22.78 vs. price of ﷼9.61 (57.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.3% below the Real Estate median (#530 of 1318)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emaar the Economic City JSC Business Description

Address BayLaSun - Juman street, king Abdullah Economic City, unit 1, Rabigh, SAU, 23964
Emaar the Economic City JSC is a real estate development and management company. The main activity of the company is the development of the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). It is also engaged in the development of real estate in the economic and other zones and other development activities, including infrastructures, promotion, marketing and sale of land within development areas, development of buildings and housing units, and construction on behalf of other parties. The company's reportable segments includes Residential business, Industrial development, Hospitality and leisure, Education services, and City operations. Key revenue is derived from its Residential business segment which includes revenue from sale/lease rental income of land and units for residential purposes.
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