ARGAN INC (AGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:AGX • US04010E1091
352.09 USD
+6.12 (+1.77%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
352.05 USD
-0.04 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:17:15 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 not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. 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.
- 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 better Return On Assets (11.41%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- AGX has a better Return On Equity (28.57%) 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 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AGX is below the industry average of 15.84%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.29%) for AGX is below the current ROIC(19.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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.
- AGX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- AGX has a better Operating Margin (13.08%) than 85.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AGX has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a Gross Margin value of 19.20%, AGX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- AGX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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 6.70. This indicates that AGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.70, AGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- AGX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.7 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC10.16%
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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.60, AGX belongs to the best 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.
- 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
- AGX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.80% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AGX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.97% on average per year.
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- AGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.47.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as AGX.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.92), we can say AGX is valued slightly more expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.50 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AGX.
- AGX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.78, AGX is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AGX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AGX is valued cheaper than 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.53 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as AGX's earnings are expected to grow with 25.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- AGX has a yearly dividend return of 0.58%, which is pretty low.
- AGX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.14. AGX pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.58, AGX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
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%
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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-0.14%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change-4.18%
Market Cap4.86B
Revenue(TTM)915.03M
Net Income(TTM)119.93M
Analysts74.29
Price Target385.36 (9.45%)
Short Float %3.84%
Short Ratio1.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
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)6.48%
PT rev (3m)42.43%
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 | 41.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.5 | ||
| P/S | 5.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.94 | ||
| P/B | 11.59 | ||
| P/tB | 12.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.53 |
EPS(TTM)8.49
EY2.41%
EPS(NY)9.65
Fwd EY2.74%
FCF(TTM)20.49
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)20.78
OCFY5.9%
SpS66.26
BVpS30.39
TBVpS28.25
PEG (NY)1.13
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 | 6.7 |
F-Score7
WACC10.16%
ROIC/WACC1.95
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 41.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.59.
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.