Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) Inventory Turnover: 0.34 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:3030 Saudi Cement Co SAU:3030
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What is Saudi Cement Co Inventory Turnover?

Saudi Cement Co SAU:3030 -0.88% 81 Inventory Turnover is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:3030 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼44.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 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. Saudi Cement Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼226 Mil. Saudi Cement Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼667 Mil. Saudi Cement Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Saudi Cement Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 269.06.

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. Saudi Cement Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.74.


Saudi Cement Co  (SAU:3030) 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.

Saudi Cement 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
=667.1705/226.268*365 / 4
=269.06

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.

Saudi Cement 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 )
=667.1705 / 382.753
=1.74

* 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.


Saudi Cement Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Saudi Cement Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Cement 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.

Saudi Cement Co Inventory Turnover Chart

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

Saudi Cement 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 )
=1068.228 / ((594.7 + 656.546) / 2 )
=1068.228 / 625.623
=1.71

Saudi Cement 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 )
=226.268 / ((656.546 + 677.795) / 2 )
=226.268 / 667.1705
=0.34

* 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 0.34 mean?
Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Saudi Cement Co and its competitors.
Is Saudi Cement Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Saudi Cement Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.34. Overall, Saudi Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Cement Co's Inventory Turnover compare to CRH and VMC?
Saudi Cement Co's Inventory Turnover of 0.34 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Building Materials 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 Saudi Cement Co and its competitors. Saudi Cement Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼44.87, compared to a current price of ﷼29.32 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.34. Saudi Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Saudi Cement Co (SAU:3030), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.34 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 Cement Co (SAU:3030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼29.32 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼44.87. GuruFocus considers Saudi Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:3030:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.34
  • GF Value™: ﷼44.87 vs. price of ﷼29.32 (34.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

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Saudi Cement Co Business Description

Address 3964 - King Saud - Al-Amamrah Area, Unit No. 1, Eastern Province, Dammam, SAU, 32415 - 7102
Saudi Cement Co is engaged in manufacturing and selling cement and its related products. Its products are Cement Clinker, Sulfate Resistant Cement, and Ordinary Portland Cement used for highways, bridges, airports, seaports, railways, metros, and numerous housing and commercial projects. It operates in two geographic segments: the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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