Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) Days Inventory: 0.68 (As of Dec. 2025) — 134% Above Median

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SAU:9516 Natural Gas Distribution Co SAU:9516
63 GF Score
Price ﷼23.20
GF Value ﷼79.65
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Natural Gas Distribution Co Days Inventory?

Natural Gas Distribution Co SAU:9516 -0.85% 63 Days Inventory is 0.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates SAU:9516 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼79.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Utilities - Regulated companies, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks better than 96.26% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Natural Gas Distribution Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼0.3 Mil. Natural Gas Distribution Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼68.0 Mil. Hence, Natural Gas Distribution Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Natural Gas Distribution Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:9516' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.29   Max: 0.7
Current: 0.7

During the past 6 years, Natural Gas Distribution Co's highest Days Inventory was 0.70. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.29.

SAU:9516's Days Inventory is ranked better than
96.26% of 454 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52 vs SAU:9516: 0.70

Natural Gas Distribution Co's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (0.98) to Dec. 2025 (0.68).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Natural Gas Distribution Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 267.72.

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. Natural Gas Distribution Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.


Natural Gas Distribution Co  (SAU:9516) 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.

Natural Gas Distribution Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 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.

Natural Gas Distribution Co's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 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.


Natural Gas Distribution Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Natural Gas Distribution Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Gas Distribution 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.

Natural Gas Distribution Co Days Inventory Chart

Natural Gas Distribution Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Natural Gas Distribution Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 1.00 0.98 0.66 0.68

SAU:9516 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Natural Gas Distribution 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.


Natural Gas Distribution Co Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Natural Gas Distribution Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Distribution Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Natural Gas Distribution Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Natural Gas Distribution 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
=( (0 + 0) / 1 ) / 137.801*365
=0 / 137.801*365
=0.00

Natural Gas Distribution Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (0.254 + 0) / 1 ) / 68.002*365 / 2
=0.254 / 68.002*365 / 2
=0.68

* 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 0.68 mean?
Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) has a Days Inventory of 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Natural Gas Distribution Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.29 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #17 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co's Days Inventory too high?
Natural Gas Distribution Co's current Days Inventory of 0.68 is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.70. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Natural Gas Distribution Co's value of 0.68 is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #17 out of 454 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natural Gas Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Distribution Co's Days Inventory compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Natural Gas Distribution Co ranks #17 out of 454 companies for Days Inventory. This places Natural Gas Distribution Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Natural Gas Distribution Co's value of 0.68 is 97% below this benchmark. Historically, Natural Gas Distribution Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.29 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 22.52, Natural Gas Distribution 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 454 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. Natural Gas Distribution Co's current Days Inventory of 0.68 is 97% 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Natural Gas Distribution Co's current Days Inventory is 0.68, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼79.65, compared to a current price of ﷼23.20 — trading 70.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 0.68, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 97% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. Natural Gas Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516), the current Days Inventory is 0.68 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼23.20 is trading 70.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼79.65. GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Distribution Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9516:

  • Days Inventory: 0.68 (134% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
  • GF Value™: ﷼79.65 vs. price of ﷼23.20 (70.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#17 of 454)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Natural Gas Distribution Co Business Description

Address Al-Kharj Road, Second Industrial City, Riyadh, SAU, 11382
Natural Gas Distribution Co is engaged in the operation and maintenance of natural gas networks in the second industrial city and industrial cities in the Kingdom. The company's business is to supply the factories located in the second industrial city in Riyadh. It is supplied with natural gas from Saudi Aramco through a main pipeline.
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