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

  • In the past year AGX was profitable.
  • 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 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • AGX has a Return On Assets of 11.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGX outperforms 83.93% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of AGX (28.57%) is better than 82.14% of its industry peers.
  • AGX has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.85%) than 83.93% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AGX is significantly below the industry average of 17.30%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (12.29%) for AGX is below the current ROIC(19.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
AGX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAGX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • AGX's Profit Margin of 13.11% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 94.64% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AGX has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.08%, AGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 of 19.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AGX outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
  • AGX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
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 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. AGX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AGX is creating value.
  • AGX has more shares outstanding than it did 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 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • AGX has an Altman-Z score of 8.31. This indicates that AGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.31, AGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.31
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC10.04%
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 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

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.
  • AGX's Current ratio of 1.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AGX outperforms 78.57% 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.
  • The Quick ratio of AGX (1.60) is better than 82.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.61
Quick Ratio 1.6
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 200M 400M 600M

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3. AGX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 77.62% over the past year.
  • AGX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 36.55% yearly.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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
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

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4. AGX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 55.79, the valuation of AGX can be described as expensive.
  • 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AGX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. AGX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 49.10, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AGX.
  • AGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. AGX is more expensive than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. AGX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 55.79
Fwd PE 49.1
AGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 69.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AGX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • AGX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AGX is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.21
EV/EBITDA 44.76
AGX Per share dataAGX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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)1.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%

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5. AGX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • AGX has a yearly dividend return of 0.44%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.14, AGX pays a better dividend. On top of this AGX pays more dividend than 91.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, AGX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.44%

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
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

  • 18.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AGX. This is a low number and 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%
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 0 100M -100M 200M
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 (3/17/2026, 6:40:00 PM)

After market: 473.63 0 (0%)

473.63

+7.11 (+1.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)12-04
Earnings (Next)03-26
Inst Owners93.01%
Inst Owner Change-0.88%
Ins Owners2.33%
Ins Owner Change-5.64%
Market Cap6.57B
Revenue(TTM)915.03M
Net Income(TTM)119.93M
Analysts73.33
Price Target385.36 (-18.64%)
Short Float %4.55%
Short Ratio1.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.44%
Yearly Dividend1.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
DP18.6%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date01-22
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)10.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 55.79
Fwd PE 49.1
P/S 7.18
P/FCF 23.21
P/OCF 22.89
P/B 15.65
P/tB 16.84
EV/EBITDA 44.76
EPS(TTM)8.49
EY1.79%
EPS(NY)9.65
Fwd EY2.04%
FCF(TTM)20.4
FCFY4.31%
OCF(TTM)20.69
OCFY4.37%
SpS65.97
BVpS30.26
TBVpS28.13
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 8.31
F-Score7
WACC10.04%
ROIC/WACC1.98
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 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 2 / 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 55.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.65.


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.