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National Medical Care CoSAU:4005 +5.50%94 Days Payable is 27.66 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 28.01. GuruFocus rates SAU:4005 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼210.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 605 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, National Medical Care Co ranks worse than 74.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Medical Care Co's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4005'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.52 Med: 28.01 Max: 106.22
Current: 28.1
During the past 13 years, National Medical Care Co's highest Days Payable was 106.22. The lowest was 22.52. And the median was 28.01.
SAU:4005's Days Payable is ranked worse than 74.88% of 605
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 57.08
vs SAU:4005: 28.10
* 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.
SAU:4005 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Days Payable Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Medical Care 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.
National Medical Care Co Days Payable vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Medical Care Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Medical Care Co's Days Payable falls into.
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.
National Medical Care Co's Days Payable for the fiscal year that 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.
National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) has a Days Payable of 27.66 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 National Medical Care Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.01. Over the past decade, National Medical Care Co's Days Payable has ranged from 22.52 to 106.22. According to the industry distribution chart, National Medical Care Co ranks #453 out of 605 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is National Medical Care Co's Days Payable too high?
National Medical Care Co's current Days Payable of 27.66 is near median its 10-year median of 28.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.52 to a high of 106.22. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Days Payable is 57.08. National Medical Care Co's value of 27.66 is 51.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Medical Care Co ranks #453 out of 605 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Medical Care Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Medical Care Co's Days Payable compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, National Medical Care Co ranks #453 out of 605 companies for Days Payable. This places National Medical Care Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.08. National Medical Care Co's value of 27.66 is 51.5% below this benchmark. Historically, National Medical Care Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 22.52 to 106.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.01 vs. the industry median of 57.08, National Medical Care 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Days Payable among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 57.08, based on 605 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. National Medical Care Co's current Days Payable of 27.66 is 51.5% 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 National Medical Care Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Days Payable is 57.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Medical Care Co's current Days Payable is 27.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Medical Care Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼210.40, compared to a current price of ﷼115.00 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 27.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.01 and 51.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 57.08. National Medical Care Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005), the current Days Payable is 27.66 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 National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Medical Care Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼115.00 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼210.40.
GuruFocus considers National Medical Care Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4005:
Days Payable: 27.66 (near median its 10-year median of 28.01)
GF Value™: ﷼210.40 vs. price of ﷼115.00 (45.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#453 of 605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Medical Care Co is engaged in the business to establish, own, equip, manage, maintain, and operate healthcare facilities and provide home health care services. The company trades medicines, medical equipment, and supplies in wholesale and retail trade. Geographically, all operations are conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company generates revenue through the Rendering of clinical services, and the Sale of pharmaceuticals.
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