Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) Days Inventory: 1.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Below Median

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SAU:4290 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co SAU:4290
56 GF Score
Price ﷼13.69
GF Value ﷼30.50
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Days Inventory?

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co SAU:4290 -3.18% 56 Days Inventory is 1.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 5.59. GuruFocus rates SAU:4290 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼30.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Education companies, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks better than 88.46% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼3 Mil. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼216 Mil. Hence, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4290' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 5.59   Max: 9.69
Current: 1.08

During the past 13 years, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's highest Days Inventory was 9.69. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 5.59.

SAU:4290's Days Inventory is ranked better than
88.46% of 156 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.99 vs SAU:4290: 1.08

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Days Inventory stayed the same from Mar. 2025 (1.13) to Mar. 2026 (1.13).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 81.02.

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. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.


Alkhaleej Training and Education Co  (SAU:4290) 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.

Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.

Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.


Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Days Inventory Chart

Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.13 1.14 1.04 0.98 1.13

SAU:4290 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.


Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Days Inventory vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Alkhaleej Training and Education 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
=( (2.71 + 2.572) / 2 ) / 970.552*365
=2.641 / 970.552*365
=0.99

Alkhaleej Training and Education 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
=( (2.572 + 2.763) / 2 ) / 216.132*365 / 4
=2.6675 / 216.132*365 / 4
=1.13

* 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 1.13 mean?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) has a Days Inventory of 1.13 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 5.59. Over the past decade, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.99 to 9.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #18 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Days Inventory too high?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Days Inventory of 1.13 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 9.69. The Education industry median Days Inventory is 7.99. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 1.13 is 85.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #18 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Days Inventory compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #18 out of 156 companies for Days Inventory. This places Alkhaleej Training and Education Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 7.99. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 1.13 is 85.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.99 to 9.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.59 vs. the industry median of 7.99, Alkhaleej Training and Education 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 an Education company?
The median Days Inventory among Education companies is 7.99, based on 156 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. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Days Inventory of 1.13 is 85.9% 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Inventory is 7.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Days Inventory is 1.13, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 5.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼30.50, compared to a current price of ﷼13.69 — trading 55.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.13, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.59 and 85.9% below the Education industry median of 7.99. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290), the current Days Inventory is 1.13 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼13.69 is trading 55.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼30.50. GuruFocus considers Alkhaleej Training and Education Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4290:

  • Days Inventory: 1.13 (80% below median its 10-year median of 5.59)
  • GF Value™: ﷼30.50 vs. price of ﷼13.69 (55.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.9% below the Education median (#18 of 156)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Business Description

Address Olaya Main Road, Building No. 8480, Unit No. 5, Wadi Al-Thumamah, Behind Jarir Bookstore, Olaya, Riyadh, SAU, 12213
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its subsidiaries are engaged in operating schools for primary and secondary education with an international curriculum, IT & Computer training institutes, teaching languages and communication skills institutes, providing high management consulting services and integrated office administrative services activities, and establishing and operating call centres. The Group's operating segments are: Training, Universities, Management projects and others, Call centre, and Schools. Maximum revenue is generated from the Call Centre segment, which is engaged in managing and operating customer service centres via telephone and digital technologies for several government and corporate customers. Geographically, the Group derives its key revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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