ARGAN INC (AGX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AGX • US04010E1091
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This AGX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AGX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- AGX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year AGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years AGX has been profitable.
- AGX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- AGX's Return On Assets of 11.61% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
- AGX's Return On Equity of 29.80% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 83.64% of its industry peers.
- AGX has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.06%) than 89.09% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AGX is above the industry average of 13.89%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (17.74%) for AGX is below the current ROIC(23.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.61% | ||
| ROE | 29.8% | ||
| ROIC | 23.06% |
ROA(3y)9.08%
ROA(5y)8.18%
ROE(3y)21.74%
ROE(5y)17.74%
ROIC(3y)17.74%
ROIC(5y)15.58%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of AGX (14.59%) is better than 96.36% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AGX has grown nicely.
- AGX has a Operating Margin of 14.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGX outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- AGX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AGX has a Gross Margin of 20.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: AGX outperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AGX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.59% | ||
| GM | 20.5% |
OM growth 3Y15.88%
OM growth 5Y19.45%
PM growth 3Y26.1%
PM growth 5Y19.07%
GM growth 3Y2.59%
GM growth 5Y5.31%
2. AGX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AGX is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AGX has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, AGX has less shares outstanding
- There is no outstanding debt for AGX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.19 indicates that AGX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.19, AGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for AGX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.19 |
ROIC/WACC2.13
WACC10.81%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.59, AGX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.58 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.58, AGX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 |
3. AGX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 59.41% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, AGX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 45.18% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, AGX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.06% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 19.22% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.41%
EPS 3Y60.4%
EPS 5Y45.18%
EPS Q2Q%56.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y27.57%
Revenue growth 5Y19.22%
Sales Q2Q%12.72%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AGX will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 20.59% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.65%
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y19.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year32.72%
Revenue Next 2Y26.7%
Revenue Next 3Y20.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. AGX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 63.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AGX.
- AGX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AGX is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- AGX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- AGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 55.60.
- AGX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- AGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 38.09.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 63.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 69.09% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AGX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- AGX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AGX is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 52.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AGX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- AGX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as AGX's earnings are expected to grow with 19.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.63
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y19.94%
5. AGX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- AGX has a yearly dividend return of 0.33%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.14, AGX pays a better dividend. On top of this AGX pays more dividend than 89.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, AGX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AGX decreases each year by -10.14%.
- AGX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- AGX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.14%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- AGX pays out 17.62% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP17.62%
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y19.94%
AGX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
615.42
+4.21 (+0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)03-26 2026-03-26/amc
Earnings (Next)06-02 2026-06-02
Inst Owners92.56%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners2.3%
Ins Owner Change1.31%
Market Cap8.59B
Revenue(TTM)944.61M
Net Income(TTM)137.77M
Analysts74
Price Target503.88 (-18.12%)
Short Float %5.93%
Short Ratio1.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.14%
DP17.62%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date04-22 2026-04-22 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)39.4%
Min EPS beat(2)5.06%
Max EPS beat(2)73.74%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)43.77%
Min EPS beat(4)5.06%
Max EPS beat(4)73.74%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)46.04%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)24.98%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)22.5%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.62%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.62%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.74%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.81%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.14%
PT rev (1m)30.76%
PT rev (3m)30.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)26.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)26.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 63.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 55.6 | ||
| P/S | 9.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.7 | ||
| P/B | 18.57 | ||
| P/tB | 19.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 52.23 |
EPS(TTM)9.74
EY1.58%
EPS(NY)11.07
Fwd EY1.8%
FCF(TTM)29.45
FCFY4.79%
OCF(TTM)29.73
OCFY4.83%
SpS67.71
BVpS33.14
TBVpS31.02
PEG (NY)4.63
PEG (5Y)1.4
Graham Number85.2173 (-86.15%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.61% | ||
| ROE | 29.8% | ||
| ROCE | 28.35% | ||
| ROIC | 23.06% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 14.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.59% | ||
| GM | 20.5% | ||
| FCFM | 43.49% |
ROA(3y)9.08%
ROA(5y)8.18%
ROE(3y)21.74%
ROE(5y)17.74%
ROIC(3y)17.74%
ROIC(5y)15.58%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.81%
ROCE(5y)19.16%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y15.88%
OM growth 5Y19.45%
PM growth 3Y26.1%
PM growth 5Y19.07%
GM growth 3Y2.59%
GM growth 5Y5.31%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 202.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 303.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 298.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.19 |
F-Score7
WACC10.81%
ROIC/WACC2.13
Cap/Depr(3y)220.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)157.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.53%
Profit Quality(3y)279.74%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)59.41%
EPS 3Y60.4%
EPS 5Y45.18%
EPS Q2Q%56.31%
EPS Next Y13.65%
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y19.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y27.57%
Revenue growth 5Y19.22%
Sales Q2Q%12.72%
Revenue Next Year32.72%
Revenue Next 2Y26.7%
Revenue Next 3Y20.59%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y52.73%
EBIT growth 3Y47.82%
EBIT growth 5Y42.41%
EBIT Next Year66.76%
EBIT Next 3Y35.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y155.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.71%
OCF growth 1Y147.47%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y18.7%
ARGAN INC / AGX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AGX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to AGX.
What is the valuation status for AGX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ARGAN INC (AGX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ARGAN INC?
ARGAN INC (AGX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ARGAN INC (AGX) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARGAN INC (AGX) is 63.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 18.57.
Is the dividend of ARGAN INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of ARGAN INC (AGX) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 17.62%.