Almarai Co (SAU:2280) Inventory Turnover: 0.72 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:2280 Almarai Co SAU:2280
92 GF Score
Price ﷼46.18
GF Value ﷼62.94
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What is Almarai Co Inventory Turnover?

Almarai Co SAU:2280 +0.22% 92 Inventory Turnover is 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2280 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼62.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Almarai Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼4,294 Mil. Almarai Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼5,959 Mil. Almarai Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Almarai Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 126.63.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Almarai Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.97.


Almarai Co  (SAU:2280) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Almarai Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=5959.316/4294.144*365 / 4
=126.63

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Almarai Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5959.316 / 6160.053
=0.97

* 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.


Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.


Almarai Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Almarai Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Almarai Co's Inventory Turnover 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.

Almarai Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Almarai Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Almarai 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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Almarai Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Almarai Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=15422.968 / ((5820.971 + 6166.475) / 2 )
=15422.968 / 5993.723
=2.57

Almarai Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=4294.144 / ((6166.475 + 5752.157) / 2 )
=4294.144 / 5959.316
=0.72

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.72 mean?
Almarai Co (SAU:2280) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Almarai Co and its competitors.
Is Almarai Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Almarai Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.72. Overall, Almarai Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Almarai Co's Inventory Turnover compare to KHC and GIS?
Almarai Co's Inventory Turnover of 0.72 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Almarai Co and its competitors. Almarai Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Almarai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almarai Co (SAU:2280) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼62.94, compared to a current price of ﷼46.18 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.72. Almarai Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Almarai Co (SAU:2280), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.72 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 Almarai Co (SAU:2280) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almarai Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼46.18 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼62.94. GuruFocus considers Almarai Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2280:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.72
  • GF Value™: ﷼62.94 vs. price of ﷼46.18 (26.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2280 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Almarai Co Business Description

Address Exit 7, North Ring Road, Al Izdihar District, P.O. Box 8524, Riyadh, SAU, 11492
Almarai Co is a manufacturer and distributor of quality food and beverages. Its product portfolio includes dairy products, juices, bakery items, poultry, and infant formula under the brands Almarai, Joosy Life, Beyti, Teeba, L'usine, 7days, Alyoum, and AlBashayer. Its segments include Dairy and Juice, covering milk, dairy, fruit juice, ice cream processing, and distribution; Bakery, covering the manufacturing and distribution of bakery products; Poultry, covering poultry products; and Other Activities, including arable farming, horticulture, infant nutrition, seafood, value-added meat products, and water. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Dairy and Juice segment, with the maximum revenue generated from Saudi Arabia.
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