Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Inventory Turnover: 9.05 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:4040 Saudi Public Transport Co SAU:4040
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What is Saudi Public Transport Co Inventory Turnover?

Saudi Public Transport Co SAU:4040 +3.51% 62 Inventory Turnover is 9.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4040 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼24.94 (Possible Value Trap). 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 Public Transport Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼332 Mil. Saudi Public Transport Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼37 Mil. Saudi Public Transport Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.05.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Saudi Public Transport Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.08.

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 Public Transport Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.


Saudi Public Transport Co  (SAU:4040) 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 Public Transport 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
=36.645/331.747*365 / 4
=10.08

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 Public Transport 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 )
=36.645 / 396.334
=0.09

* 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 Public Transport Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Saudi Public Transport Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Public Transport 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 Public Transport Co Inventory Turnover Chart

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

Saudi Public Transport 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 )
=1416.324 / ((29.772 + 36.867) / 2 )
=1416.324 / 33.3195
=42.51

Saudi Public Transport 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 )
=331.747 / ((36.867 + 36.423) / 2 )
=331.747 / 36.645
=9.05

* 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 9.05 mean?
Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) has a Inventory Turnover of 9.05 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 Public Transport Co and its competitors.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Saudi Public Transport Co's current Inventory Turnover is 9.05. Overall, Saudi Public Transport Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Public Transport Co's Inventory Turnover compare to UNP and CSX?
Saudi Public Transport Co's Inventory Turnover of 9.05 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Transportation 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 Public Transport Co and its competitors. Saudi Public Transport Co's current Inventory Turnover is 9.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼24.94, compared to a current price of ﷼11.22 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 9.05. Saudi Public Transport Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Public Transport Co (SAU:4040), the current Inventory Turnover is 9.05 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 Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼11.22 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼24.94. GuruFocus considers Saudi Public Transport Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4040:

  • Inventory Turnover: 9.05
  • GF Value™: ﷼24.94 vs. price of ﷼11.22 (55% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Public Transport Co Business Description

Address Al-Takhasusi Street, Building No. 7995, P.O. Box 10667, Al-Nakheel neighborhood, Riyadh, SAU, 11443
Saudi Public Transport Co provides transportation services. It offers passenger land transport in both intra- and inter-city routes throughout the Kingdom and beyond. The Group is also involved in transferring non-postal parcels, cargo, school transport, teacher transport, car rentals, and sand and gravel transport. The segments include passenger transport, specialized services, technical shared services, digital mobility solutions, and the concession for the Abdul-Aziz Project for public transport in Riyadh, with the majority of its revenue coming from this concession segment. Business activities operate through Saudi Arabia.
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