Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) Days Payable: 103.35 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Above Median

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SAU:4001 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co SAU:4001
79 GF Score
Price ﷼5.18
GF Value ﷼11.47
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Days Payable?

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co SAU:4001 -0.38% 79 Days Payable is 103.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 80.89. GuruFocus rates SAU:4001 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼11.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks better than 90.76% on this metric.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼2,628 Mil. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼2,320 Mil. Hence, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 103.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4001' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.23   Med: 80.89   Max: 105.44
Current: 105.44

During the past 13 years, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's highest Days Payable was 105.44. The lowest was 61.23. And the median was 80.89.

SAU:4001's Days Payable is ranked better than
90.76% of 303 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 43.94 vs SAU:4001: 105.44

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (83.30) to Mar. 2026 (103.35). It may suggest that Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Days Payable can be seen below:

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* 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.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Days Payable Chart

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Abdullah Al Othaim Markets 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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SAU:4001 vs KR, SFM: Days Payable Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets 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.


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Days Payable vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Days Payable falls into.


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Abdullah Al Othaim Markets 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.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets 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
=( (1982.565 + 2439.679) / 2 ) / 8625.079*365
=2211.122 / 8625.079*365
=93.57

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets 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
=( (2439.679 + 2815.383) / 2 ) / 2319.885*365 / 4
=2627.531 / 2319.885*365 / 4
=103.35

* 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 103.35 mean?
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) has a Days Payable of 103.35 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 80.89. Over the past decade, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Days Payable has ranged from 61.23 to 105.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #28 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Days Payable too high?
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current Days Payable of 103.35 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 80.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.23 to a high of 105.44. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Payable is 43.94. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's value of 103.35 is 135.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #28 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's Days Payable compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co ranks #28 out of 303 companies for Days Payable. This places Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 43.94. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's value of 103.35 is 135.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 61.23 to 105.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.89 vs. the industry median of 43.94, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Defensive companies is 43.94, based on 303 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. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current Days Payable of 103.35 is 135.2% 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Payable is 43.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's current Days Payable is 103.35, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 80.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼11.47, compared to a current price of ﷼5.18 — trading 54.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 103.35, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 80.89 and 135.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 43.94. Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 9 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001), the current Days Payable is 103.35 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 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co (SAU:4001) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼5.18 is trading 54.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼11.47. GuruFocus considers Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4001:

  • Days Payable: 103.35 (28% above median its 10-year median of 80.89)
  • GF Value™: ﷼11.47 vs. price of ﷼5.18 (54.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#28 of 303)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4001 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co Business Description

Address Al Andlus District, Khurais Branch Street, PO Box 41700, Building No: 4452, Riyadh, SAU, 13212
Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co is engaged in the wholesale and retail trade of food, fish, meat, agricultural products, livestock, and household items. It is also involved in establishing, managing, operating, and maintaining supermarkets, commercial complexes, & bakeries; providing cooked & uncooked catering services; and managing training & educational centers, as well as acquiring land to construct buildings for lease or sale for the company's benefit. It operates in the retail and wholesale trading of food supplies, as well as in real estate & leasing. Additionally, it leases commercial centers for the company's benefit through sale or leasing. The company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt & derives the majority of its revenue from retail & wholesale activities.
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