Saudi Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211) Days Payable: 83.71 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Above Median

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SAU:1211 Saudi Arabian Mining Co SAU:1211
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Price ﷼56.35
GF Value ﷼59.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saudi Arabian Mining Co Days Payable?

Saudi Arabian Mining Co SAU:1211 -1.49% 90 Days Payable is 83.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 68.48. GuruFocus rates SAU:1211 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼59.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Metals & Mining companies, Saudi Arabian Mining Co ranks worse than 61.16% on this metric.

Saudi Arabian Mining Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼5,194 Mil. Saudi Arabian Mining Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼5,662 Mil. Hence, Saudi Arabian Mining Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 83.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Saudi Arabian Mining Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:1211' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.38   Med: 68.48   Max: 92.04
Current: 77.75

During the past 13 years, Saudi Arabian Mining Co's highest Days Payable was 92.04. The lowest was 54.38. And the median was 68.48.

SAU:1211's Days Payable is ranked worse than
61.16% of 1066 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 126.885 vs SAU:1211: 77.75

Saudi Arabian Mining Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (73.37) to Mar. 2026 (83.71). It may suggest that Saudi Arabian Mining Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Saudi Arabian Mining Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Arabian Mining Co'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.

Saudi Arabian Mining Co Days Payable Chart

Saudi Arabian Mining Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Saudi Arabian Mining Co 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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Saudi Arabian Mining Co Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Saudi Arabian Mining Co'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.


Saudi Arabian Mining Co Days Payable vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Saudi Arabian Mining Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Arabian Mining Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Saudi Arabian Mining Co 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.

Saudi Arabian Mining Co'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
=( (3522.786 + 4974.648) / 2 ) / 23785.832*365
=4248.717 / 23785.832*365
=65.20

Saudi Arabian Mining Co'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
=( (4974.648 + 5413.269) / 2 ) / 5661.523*365 / 4
=5193.9585 / 5661.523*365 / 4
=83.71

* 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 Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 83.71 mean?
Saudi Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211) has a Days Payable of 83.71 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 Saudi Arabian Mining Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 68.48. Over the past decade, Saudi Arabian Mining Co's Days Payable has ranged from 54.38 to 92.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Mining Co ranks #652 out of 1066 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Saudi Arabian Mining Co's Days Payable too high?
Saudi Arabian Mining Co's current Days Payable of 83.71 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 68.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.38 to a high of 92.04. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Payable is 126.89. Saudi Arabian Mining Co's value of 83.71 is 34% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Mining Co ranks #652 out of 1066 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Arabian Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Arabian Mining Co's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Mining Co ranks #652 out of 1066 companies for Days Payable. This places Saudi Arabian Mining Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 126.89. Saudi Arabian Mining Co's value of 83.71 is 34% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Arabian Mining Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 54.38 to 92.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.48 vs. the industry median of 126.89, Saudi Arabian Mining 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 Payable for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Payable among Metals & Mining companies is 126.89, based on 1,066 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. Saudi Arabian Mining Co's current Days Payable of 83.71 is 34% 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 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 Saudi Arabian Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Payable is 126.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Arabian Mining Co's current Days Payable is 83.71, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 68.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Arabian Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼59.19, compared to a current price of ﷼56.35 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 83.71, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 68.48 and 34% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 126.89. Saudi Arabian Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Saudi Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211), the current Days Payable is 83.71 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 Saudi Arabian Mining Co (SAU:1211) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼56.35 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼59.19. GuruFocus considers Saudi Arabian Mining Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:1211:

  • Days Payable: 83.71 (22% above median its 10-year median of 68.48)
  • GF Value™: ﷼59.19 vs. price of ﷼56.35 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34% below the Metals & Mining median (#652 of 1066)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1211 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Arabian Mining Co Business Description

Address Abi Bakr Asseddiq Road, North Ring Road, Building Number 8100, P.O. BOX 68861, South Exit 6, Riyadh, SAU, 11537
Saudi Arabian Mining Co, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the development of mineral resources in Saudi Arabia. Its activities include the mining of gold, phosphate rock, bauxite, low-grade bauxite, kaolin, and magnesite. It carries out its mining activities at Mahd Ad-Dahab, Bulghah, Al-Amar, Sukhaybarat, As Suq, Ad Duwayhi, Al-Jalamid, Al-Khabra, Az Zabirah, Al-Ghazallah, and Al-Ba'itha mines. It operates through various segments such as phosphate, aluminum, precious & Base Metals and New Minerals, and All other. Its geographical segments are Europe, Spain, the Indian Subcontinent and others.
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