Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) Days Inventory: 83.00 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median

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SAU:9566 Saudi Lime Industries Co SAU:9566
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Price ﷼13.49
GF Value ﷼19.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Saudi Lime Industries Co Days Inventory?

Saudi Lime Industries Co SAU:9566 -0.07% 40 Days Inventory is 83.00 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 94.99. GuruFocus rates SAU:9566 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼19.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks better than 52.3% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Saudi Lime Industries Co's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼41.6 Mil. Saudi Lime Industries Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ﷼91.5 Mil. Hence, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 83.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Lime Industries Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:9566' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 84.33   Med: 94.99   Max: 126.04
Current: 84.33

During the past 4 years, Saudi Lime Industries Co's highest Days Inventory was 126.04. The lowest was 84.33. And the median was 94.99.

SAU:9566's Days Inventory is ranked better than
52.3% of 392 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 90.21 vs SAU:9566: 84.33

Saudi Lime Industries Co's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (95.99) to Dec. 2025 (83.00).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Saudi Lime Industries Co's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.20.

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 Lime Industries Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.31.


Saudi Lime Industries Co  (SAU:9566) 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 Lime Industries 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.

Saudi Lime Industries 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.


Saudi Lime Industries Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Saudi Lime Industries Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Lime Industries 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.

Saudi Lime Industries Co Days Inventory Chart

Saudi Lime Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
126.04 98.05 91.93 86.21

Saudi Lime Industries Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial 78.05 113.58 95.99 83.80 83.00

SAU:9566 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Saudi Lime Industries 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.


Saudi Lime Industries Co Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Lime Industries Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Saudi Lime Industries Co Days Inventory Calculation

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

Saudi Lime Industries 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
=( (42.203 + 43.251) / 2 ) / 180.902*365
=42.727 / 180.902*365
=86.21

Saudi Lime Industries 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
=( (39.937 + 43.251) / 2 ) / 91.46*365 / 2
=41.594 / 91.46*365 / 2
=83.00

* 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 83.00 mean?
Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) has a Days Inventory of 83.00 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Saudi Lime Industries Co and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 94.99. Over the past decade, Saudi Lime Industries Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 84.33 to 126.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #187 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co's Days Inventory too high?
Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Days Inventory of 83.00 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 94.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 84.33 to a high of 126.04. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Saudi Lime Industries Co's value of 83.00 is 8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #187 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Lime Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Lime Industries Co's Days Inventory compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Saudi Lime Industries Co ranks #187 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Saudi Lime Industries Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. Saudi Lime Industries Co's value of 83.00 is 8% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Lime Industries Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 84.33 to 126.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 94.99 vs. the industry median of 90.21, Saudi Lime Industries 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 a Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 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 Lime Industries Co's current Days Inventory of 83.00 is 8% 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 Lime Industries Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Lime Industries Co's current Days Inventory is 83.00, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 94.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Lime Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼19.57, compared to a current price of ﷼13.49 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 83.00, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 94.99 and 8% below the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. Saudi Lime Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566), the current Days Inventory is 83.00 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 Saudi Lime Industries Co (SAU:9566) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Lime Industries Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼13.49 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼19.57. GuruFocus considers Saudi Lime Industries Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9566:

  • Days Inventory: 83.00 (13% below median its 10-year median of 94.99)
  • GF Value™: ﷼19.57 vs. price of ﷼13.49 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8% below the Building Materials median (#187 of 392)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9566 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Lime Industries Co Business Description

Address Al-Kharj Road, P.O Box 355208, Second Industrial City, Riyadh, SAU, 11383
Saudi Lime Industries Co is engaged in the manufacturing of quick and hydrated lime, quicklime powder, the manufacturing of lime sand bricks of various sizes, and the manufacturing of calcium carbonate. The company's operating segments are; Limestone, Carbonate, Bricks, and Support services sector. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Limestone sector segment which includes the manufacturing of quicklime in various sizes, hydrated lime in all kinds of packing, and dololime of all sizes.
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