Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) Days Payable: 30.71 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Above Median


SAU:4050 Saudi Automotive Services Co SAU:4050
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Price ﷼43.94
GF Value ﷼76.19
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What is Saudi Automotive Services Co Days Payable?

Saudi Automotive Services Co SAU:4050 +0.18% 90 Days Payable is 30.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 25.71. GuruFocus rates SAU:4050 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼76.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,095 Retail - Cyclical companies, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks worse than 75.25% on this metric.

Saudi Automotive Services Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼1,001 Mil. Saudi Automotive Services Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼2,974 Mil. Hence, Saudi Automotive Services Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.71.

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

SAU:4050' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.86   Med: 25.71   Max: 32.22
Current: 29.66

During the past 13 years, Saudi Automotive Services Co's highest Days Payable was 32.22. The lowest was 20.86. And the median was 25.71.

SAU:4050's Days Payable is ranked worse than
75.25% of 1095 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 52.33 vs SAU:4050: 29.66

Saudi Automotive Services Co's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (30.09) to Mar. 2026 (30.71). It may suggest that Saudi Automotive Services Co delayed paying its suppliers.


Saudi Automotive Services Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Automotive Services 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 Automotive Services Co Days Payable Chart

Saudi Automotive Services Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Saudi Automotive Services 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:4050 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Saudi Automotive Services 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 Automotive Services Co Days Payable vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saudi Automotive Services Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saudi Automotive Services 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 Automotive Services 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
=( (860.68 + 996.82) / 2 ) / 11523.61*365
=928.75 / 11523.61*365
=29.42

Saudi Automotive Services 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
=( (996.82 + 1005.221) / 2 ) / 2974.155*365 / 4
=1001.0205 / 2974.155*365 / 4
=30.71

* 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 30.71 mean?
Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) has a Days Payable of 30.71 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 Automotive Services Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 25.71. Over the past decade, Saudi Automotive Services Co's Days Payable has ranged from 20.86 to 32.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #824 out of 1095 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Saudi Automotive Services Co's Days Payable too high?
Saudi Automotive Services Co's current Days Payable of 30.71 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 25.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.86 to a high of 32.22. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Payable is 52.33. Saudi Automotive Services Co's value of 30.71 is 41.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #824 out of 1095 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Automotive Services Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Automotive Services Co's Days Payable compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Saudi Automotive Services Co ranks #824 out of 1095 companies for Days Payable. This places Saudi Automotive Services Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 52.33. Saudi Automotive Services Co's value of 30.71 is 41.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Saudi Automotive Services Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 20.86 to 32.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.71 vs. the industry median of 52.33, Saudi Automotive Services 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Payable among Retail - Cyclical companies is 52.33, based on 1,095 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 Automotive Services Co's current Days Payable of 30.71 is 41.3% 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 Automotive Services Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Payable is 52.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Automotive Services Co's current Days Payable is 30.71, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 25.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Automotive Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼76.19, compared to a current price of ﷼43.94 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 30.71, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 25.71 and 41.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 52.33. Saudi Automotive Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 10 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 Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050), the current Days Payable is 30.71 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 Automotive Services Co (SAU:4050) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Automotive Services Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼43.94 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼76.19. GuruFocus considers Saudi Automotive Services Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4050:

  • Days Payable: 30.71 (19% above median its 10-year median of 25.71)
  • GF Value™: ﷼76.19 vs. price of ﷼43.94 (42.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#824 of 1095)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4050 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Automotive Services Co Business Description

Address Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Khurais, P. O Box 12411, Building No. 4870, King Abdulaziz District, Riyadh, SAU, 12411
Saudi Automotive Services Co owns and manages fuel stations, auto and travelers services centers, motels, restaurants, C-stores inside cities and on highways, and an auto club which issues customs traffic documents (TripTik), international driving licenses, and organizes sports activities. In addition, the group also provides road transportation services for liquid and dry materials. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Retail and operations, Saudi Club, SASCO Palm, Transportation Fleet, and Others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Retail and operations segment, which represents income generated from its fuel station operations and the operation of residential and commercial buildings. Geographically, the group operates only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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