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.

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1. AGX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AGX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • AGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
AGX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAGX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.61%, AGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AGX's Return On Equity of 29.80% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 83.64% of its industry peers.
  • AGX's Return On Invested Capital of 23.06% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 89.09% of its industry peers.
  • AGX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.74%. This is above the industry average of 14.18%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (17.74%) for AGX is below the current ROIC(23.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
AGX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAGX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • AGX's Profit Margin of 14.59% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 96.36% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AGX has grown nicely.
  • AGX has a better Operating Margin (14.26%) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AGX has grown nicely.
  • AGX has a better Gross Margin (20.50%) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AGX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
AGX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAGX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. AGX Health Analysis

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.
  • 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.
  • AGX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
AGX Yearly Shares OutstandingAGX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5M 10M 15M
AGX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAGX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 9.62 indicates that AGX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AGX has a Altman-Z score of 9.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGX outperforms 89.09% of its industry peers.
  • AGX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 9.62
ROIC/WACC2.19
WACC10.53%
AGX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAGX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.59, AGX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AGX has a Quick Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that AGX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AGX has a better Quick ratio (1.58) than 74.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.58
AGX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAGX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. AGX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 59.41% over the past year.
  • AGX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.18% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.06% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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 21.67% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • AGX is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 20.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.65%
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year32.72%
Revenue Next 2Y26.7%
Revenue Next 3Y20.56%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
AGX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAGX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
AGX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAGX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 5 10 15

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4. AGX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 66.84, AGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AGX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AGX is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • AGX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 58.81, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AGX.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29, AGX is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 66.84
Fwd PE 58.81
AGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

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 67.27% 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 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.1
EV/EBITDA 56.06
AGX Per share dataAGX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
  • AGX's earnings are expected to grow with 21.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)4.9
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%

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5. AGX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.30%, AGX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • AGX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.14. AGX pays more dividend than 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.30, AGX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.3%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of AGX decreases each year by -10.14%.
  • 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)-10.14%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
AGX Yearly Dividends per shareAGX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 17.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AGX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP17.62%
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%
AGX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAGX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M
AGX Dividend Payout.AGX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AGX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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AGX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ARGAN INC

NYSE:AGX (4/27/2026, 11:52:08 AM)

651

-1.99 (-0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)03-26
Earnings (Next)06-02
Inst Owners92.56%
Inst Owner Change0.32%
Ins Owners2.3%
Ins Owner Change5.29%
Market Cap9.08B
Revenue(TTM)944.61M
Net Income(TTM)137.77M
Analysts74
Price Target503.88 (-22.6%)
Short Float %5.93%
Short Ratio1.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.3%
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.14%
DP17.62%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date04-22
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 RankSector Rank
PE 66.84
Fwd PE 58.81
P/S 9.61
P/FCF 22.1
P/OCF 21.9
P/B 19.65
P/tB 20.98
EV/EBITDA 56.06
EPS(TTM)9.74
EY1.5%
EPS(NY)11.07
Fwd EY1.7%
FCF(TTM)29.45
FCFY4.52%
OCF(TTM)29.73
OCFY4.57%
SpS67.71
BVpS33.14
TBVpS31.02
PEG (NY)4.9
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham Number85.2173 (-86.91%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 9.62
F-Score7
WACC10.53%
ROIC/WACC2.19
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 3Y21.67%
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 3Y20.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y52.73%
EBIT growth 3Y47.82%
EBIT growth 5Y42.41%
EBIT Next Year66.76%
EBIT Next 3Y40.52%
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 3 / 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 66.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 19.65.


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%.