Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321) Days Payable: 459.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 209% Above Median

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SAU:4321 Arabian Centres Co SAU:4321
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Price ﷼16.19
GF Value ﷼21.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arabian Centres Co Days Payable?

Arabian Centres Co SAU:4321 -1.82% 80 Days Payable is 459.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 209% above its 10-year median of 148.87. GuruFocus rates SAU:4321 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼21.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Real Estate companies, Arabian Centres Co ranks better than 90.9% on this metric.

Arabian Centres Co's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼472 Mil. Arabian Centres Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼94 Mil. Hence, Arabian Centres Co's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 459.39.

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

SAU:4321' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.31   Med: 148.87   Max: 738.13
Current: 738.13

During the past 8 years, Arabian Centres Co's highest Days Payable was 738.13. The lowest was 88.31. And the median was 148.87.

SAU:4321's Days Payable is ranked better than
90.9% of 1571 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 94.03 vs SAU:4321: 738.13

Arabian Centres Co's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (591.21) to Mar. 2026 (459.39). It may suggest that Arabian Centres Co accelerated paying its suppliers.


Arabian Centres Co Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arabian Centres 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.

Arabian Centres Co Days Payable Chart

Arabian Centres Co Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 121.46 274.50 170.75 205.64 175.07

Arabian Centres Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Days Payable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 591.21 875.98 890.48 639.58 459.39

SAU:4321 vs JOE: Days Payable Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Arabian Centres 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.


Arabian Centres Co Days Payable vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Arabian Centres Co's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arabian Centres 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.

Arabian Centres 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
=( (180.635 + 158.638) / 2 ) / 353.68*365
=169.6365 / 353.68*365
=175.07

Arabian Centres 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
=( (158.638 + 784.371) / 2 ) / 93.656*365 / 4
=471.5045 / 93.656*365 / 4
=459.39

* 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 459.39 mean?
Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321) has a Days Payable of 459.39 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 Arabian Centres Co and its competitors. This is 209% above median its historical median of 148.87. Over the past decade, Arabian Centres Co's Days Payable has ranged from 88.31 to 738.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Centres Co ranks #143 out of 1571 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Arabian Centres Co's Days Payable too high?
Arabian Centres Co's current Days Payable of 459.39 is 209% above median its 10-year median of 148.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.31 to a high of 738.13. The Real Estate industry median Days Payable is 94.03. Arabian Centres Co's value of 459.39 is 388.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Centres Co ranks #143 out of 1571 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Centres Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Centres Co's Days Payable compare to JOE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Arabian Centres Co ranks #143 out of 1571 companies for Days Payable. This places Arabian Centres Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 94.03. Arabian Centres Co's value of 459.39 is 388.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Centres Co's own Days Payable has ranged from 88.31 to 738.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 148.87 vs. the industry median of 94.03, Arabian Centres 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 Real Estate company?
The median Days Payable among Real Estate companies is 94.03, based on 1,571 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. Arabian Centres Co's current Days Payable of 459.39 is 388.6% 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 Arabian Centres Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Days Payable is 94.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Centres Co's current Days Payable is 459.39, which is 209% above median its own 10-year median of 148.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Centres Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼21.19, compared to a current price of ﷼16.19 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 459.39, which is 209% above median its 10-year median of 148.87 and 388.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 94.03. Arabian Centres Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321), the current Days Payable is 459.39 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 Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Centres Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼16.19 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼21.19. GuruFocus considers Arabian Centres Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4321:

  • Days Payable: 459.39 (209% above median its 10-year median of 148.87)
  • GF Value™: ﷼21.19 vs. price of ﷼16.19 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 388.6% above the Real Estate median (#143 of 1571)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4321 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arabian Centres Co Business Description

Address 8838, Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road, King Saud University District, Riyadh, SAU, 12373-4925
Arabian Centres Co and its subsidiaries' principal business objectives are to purchase land, build, develop, and invest in buildings, and sell or lease buildings, including the construction of commercial buildings with demolition, repair, excavation, and maintenance works. The Group also maintains and operates commercial centres, tourist resorts, hotels and restaurants, and manages exhibitions, compounds, and hospitals. Its licensed activities include construction and renovation of residential and non-residential buildings, buying and selling land and real estate, leasing and property management, real estate development using modern construction methods, and real estate marketing, advertising, and maintenance service activities for buildings.
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