ARGAN INC (AGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AGX - US04010E1091 - Common Stock
329.66 USD
+11.9 (+3.74%)
329.66 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to AGX. AGX was compared to 54 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. AGX scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. AGX is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years AGX has been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years AGX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- AGX has a better Return On Assets (11.41%) than 79.63% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 28.57%, AGX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- AGX has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.85%) than 85.19% 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 15.99%.
- 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
- AGX has a better Profit Margin (13.11%) than 88.89% 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 85.19% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AGX has remained more or less at the same level.
- AGX has a Gross Margin (19.20%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for AGX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- AGX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 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 6.33. This indicates that AGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.33, AGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% 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 | 6.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC10.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- AGX has a Current Ratio of 1.61. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 1.61, AGX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- AGX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 77.62%, which is quite impressive.
- 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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 38.83, the valuation of AGX can be described as expensive.
- AGX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, AGX is valued a bit more expensive.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.18, AGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AGX.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.31, AGX is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- AGX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 85.19% 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 | 16.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.25 |
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)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- AGX has a yearly dividend return of 0.64%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.42, AGX pays a better dividend. On top of this AGX pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.64, AGX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of AGX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.33%!
- 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.
- 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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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-0.06%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change-5.37%
Market Cap4.55B
Revenue(TTM)915.03M
Net Income(TTM)119.93M
Analysts74.29
Price Target361.9 (9.78%)
Short Float %4.9%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
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)3.8%
PT rev (3m)43.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.18 | ||
| P/S | 4.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.86 | ||
| P/B | 10.85 | ||
| P/tB | 11.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.25 |
EPS(TTM)8.49
EY2.58%
EPS(NY)9.65
Fwd EY2.93%
FCF(TTM)20.49
FCFY6.22%
OCF(TTM)20.78
OCFY6.3%
SpS66.26
BVpS30.39
TBVpS28.25
PEG (NY)1.06
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 | 6.33 |
F-Score7
WACC10.23%
ROIC/WACC1.94
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 38.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.85.
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.