ARGAN INC (AGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AGX - US04010E1091 - Common Stock
383.66 USD
+54 (+16.38%)
383.66 USD
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AGX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. AGX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. AGX is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make AGX suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AGX was profitable.
- In the past year AGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- AGX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- AGX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- AGX has a Return On Assets of 11.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: AGX outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.57%, AGX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- AGX has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.85%) than 85.45% of its industry peers.
- AGX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.29%. This is below the industry average of 15.97%.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.11%, AGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AGX has grown nicely.
- 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.
- With a Gross Margin value of 19.20%, AGX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.36% 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
- 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
- AGX has an Altman-Z score of 7.20. This indicates that AGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.20, 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 | 7.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC10.09%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- AGX's Current ratio of 1.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AGX outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- AGX has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that AGX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.60, AGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, AGX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 36.55% on average per year.
- AGX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.49%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.19, AGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- AGX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- AGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.78.
- AGX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. AGX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AGX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.82% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AGX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of AGX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- AGX's earnings are expected to grow with 25.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- AGX has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
- AGX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.43. AGX pays more dividend than 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, AGX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of AGX grows each year by 6.33%, which is quite nice.
- 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)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.
- The dividend of AGX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
383.66
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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-0.52%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change-1.59%
Market Cap5.30B
Revenue(TTM)915.03M
Net Income(TTM)119.93M
Analysts74.29
Price Target385.36 (0.44%)
Short Float %4.9%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
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)10.53%
PT rev (3m)52.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.78 | ||
| P/S | 5.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.46 | ||
| P/B | 12.62 | ||
| P/tB | 13.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 34.9 |
EPS(TTM)8.49
EY2.21%
EPS(NY)9.65
Fwd EY2.51%
FCF(TTM)20.49
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)20.78
OCFY5.42%
SpS66.26
BVpS30.39
TBVpS28.25
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.19
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 | 7.2 |
F-Score7
WACC10.09%
ROIC/WACC1.97
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 4 / 10 to ARGAN INC (AGX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 45.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.62.
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.