ARGAN INC (AGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:AGX • US04010E1091
447.6 USD
+5.89 (+1.33%)
At close: Feb 24, 2026
447.6 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/24/2026, 3:42:23 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to AGX. AGX was compared to 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making AGX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. AGX is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, AGX could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AGX was profitable.
- AGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years AGX has always been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years AGX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.41%, AGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of AGX (28.57%) is better than 78.18% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.85%, AGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- AGX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.29%. This is below the industry average of 17.00%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (19.85%) for AGX is above the 3 year average (12.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.41% | ||
| ROE | 28.57% | ||
| ROIC | 19.85% |
ROA(3y)7.46%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)15.73%
ROE(5y)13.27%
ROIC(3y)12.3%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
1.3 Margins
- AGX's Profit Margin of 13.11% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
- AGX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of AGX (13.08%) is better than 85.45% of its industry peers.
- AGX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 19.20%, AGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AGX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.11% | ||
| GM | 19.2% |
OM growth 3Y-0.64%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y9.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.25%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- AGX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AGX has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, AGX has less shares outstanding
- AGX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- AGX has an Altman-Z score of 7.99. This indicates that AGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- AGX has a better Altman-Z score (7.99) than 89.09% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 7.99 |
ROIC/WACC2.14
WACC9.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AGX has a Current ratio of 1.61. This is in the better half of the industry: AGX outperforms 78.18% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.60 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AGX has a better Quick ratio (1.60) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 77.62% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 36.55% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, AGX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.49% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, AGX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 29.61% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)77.62%
EPS 3Y36.55%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.49%
Revenue growth 3Y19.72%
Revenue growth 5Y29.61%
Sales Q2Q%-2.28%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, AGX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.80% on average per year.
- AGX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y36.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
EPS Next 5Y16.8%
Revenue Next Year11.77%
Revenue Next 2Y19.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.52%
Revenue Next 5Y13.97%
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.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- AGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 52.72.
- AGX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- AGX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- AGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.41.
- 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AGX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.75. AGX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AGX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AGX is more expensive than 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 41.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- AGX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- AGX has a very decent 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 25.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.46%, AGX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.13, AGX pays a better dividend. On top of this AGX pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.46, AGX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AGX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.33%!
- AGX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- AGX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- AGX pays out 18.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- AGX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP18.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)12-04 2025-12-04/amc
Earnings (Next)03-25 2026-03-25/amc
Inst Owners95.08%
Inst Owner Change-1.17%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change-5.14%
Market Cap6.21B
Revenue(TTM)915.03M
Net Income(TTM)119.93M
Analysts73.33
Price Target385.36 (-13.91%)
Short Float %4.18%
Short Ratio1.41
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
Yearly Dividend1.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
DP18.6%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date01-22 2026-01-22 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)28%
Min EPS beat(2)5.06%
Max EPS beat(2)50.93%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)48.32%
Min EPS beat(4)5.06%
Max EPS beat(4)91.97%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)39.01%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)22.12%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)15.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.54%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.64%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.13%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.22%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)19.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 46.41 | ||
| P/S | 6.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.63 | ||
| P/B | 14.79 | ||
| P/tB | 15.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 41.87 |
EPS(TTM)8.49
EY1.9%
EPS(NY)9.65
Fwd EY2.15%
FCF(TTM)20.4
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)20.69
OCFY4.62%
SpS65.97
BVpS30.26
TBVpS28.13
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.03
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.41% | ||
| ROE | 28.57% | ||
| ROCE | 27.77% | ||
| ROIC | 19.85% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 13.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.11% | ||
| GM | 19.2% | ||
| FCFM | 30.93% |
ROA(3y)7.46%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)15.73%
ROE(5y)13.27%
ROIC(3y)12.3%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.2%
ROCE(5y)14.9%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.64%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y9.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.25%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | -525.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 241.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 235.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.99 |
F-Score7
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC2.14
Cap/Depr(3y)184.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)77.62%
EPS 3Y36.55%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.5%
EPS Next Y36.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
EPS Next 5Y16.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.49%
Revenue growth 3Y19.72%
Revenue growth 5Y29.61%
Sales Q2Q%-2.28%
Revenue Next Year11.77%
Revenue Next 2Y19.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.52%
Revenue Next 5Y13.97%
EBIT growth 1Y77.98%
EBIT growth 3Y18.95%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year96.69%
EBIT Next 3Y46.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y114.02%
FCF growth 3Y81.34%
FCF growth 5Y28.2%
OCF growth 1Y112.35%
OCF growth 3Y80.71%
OCF growth 5Y25.61%
ARGAN INC / AGX 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 3 / 10 to ARGAN INC (AGX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is ARGAN INC (AGX) stock?
ARGAN INC (AGX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AGX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARGAN INC (AGX) is 52.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.79.
What is the expected EPS growth for ARGAN INC (AGX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARGAN INC (AGX) is expected to grow by 36.6% in the next year.