Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) Days Payable: 60.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 69% Above Median

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KUW:ALKOUT Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC KUW:ALKOUT
38 GF Score
Price KWD0.75
GF Value KWD0.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Days Payable?

Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC KUW:ALKOUT -11.65% 38 Days Payable is 60.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 35.91. GuruFocus rates KUW:ALKOUT with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Chemicals companies, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks better than 54.57% on this metric.

Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD3.94 Mil. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was KWD5.92 Mil. Hence, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

KUW:ALKOUT' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.81   Med: 35.91   Max: 64.88
Current: 64.88

During the past 13 years, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's highest Days Payable was 64.88. The lowest was 24.81. And the median was 35.91.

KUW:ALKOUT's Days Payable is ranked better than
54.57% of 1554 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.565 vs KUW:ALKOUT: 64.88

Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (52.30) to Mar. 2026 (60.72). It may suggest that Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC delayed paying its suppliers.


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Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable 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.

Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Days Payable Chart

Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC 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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KUW:ALKOUT vs DOW: Days Payable Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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.


Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable falls into.


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Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (1.559 + 2.125) / 2 ) / 25.914*365
=1.842 / 25.914*365
=25.94

Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2.125 + 5.747) / 2 ) / 5.915*365 / 4
=3.936 / 5.915*365 / 4
=60.72

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 60.72 mean?
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) has a Days Payable of 60.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 35.91. Over the past decade, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable has ranged from 24.81 to 64.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks #706 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable too high?
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's current Days Payable of 60.72 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 35.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.81 to a high of 64.88. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's value of 60.72 is 1.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks #706 out of 1554 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's Days Payable compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC ranks #706 out of 1554 companies for Days Payable. This puts Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.57. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's value of 60.72 is 1.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's own Days Payable has ranged from 24.81 to 64.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.91 vs. the industry median of 59.57, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC has consistently been above 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 Payable for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.57, based on 1,554 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's current Days Payable of 60.72 is 1.9% above 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's current Days Payable is 60.72, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 35.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.82, compared to a current price of KWD0.75 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 60.72, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 35.91 and 1.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.57. Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT), the current Days Payable is 60.72 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 Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC (KUW:ALKOUT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.75 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.82. GuruFocus considers Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ALKOUT:

  • Days Payable: 60.72 (69% above median its 10-year median of 35.91)
  • GF Value™: KWD0.82 vs. price of KWD0.75 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.9% above the Chemicals median (#706 of 1554)

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


Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC Business Description

Address Soor Street, 11th Floor, Jasim Tower, Office No. C-D, Almirqab, Kuwait, KWT
Alkout Industrial Projects Co KSCC is a Kuwait-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of Chlor Alkali products. The company has six operating segments: Chlor Alkali, which includes the production and sale of chlor alkali products; Petrochemical products, which includes Production and sale of petrochemical products; Trading, which includes Distribution of industrial materials; Logistics and Transport, which includes Logistic and transportation services provided by the Group; Industrial projects, which includes Construction of chlorine dioxide plant for groundwater reservoirs; and Investments, which includes Group's investments in an associate, fair value through profit or loss, and goodwill. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Chlor Alkali segment.
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