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.
  • In the past 5 years AGX has always been profitable.
  • AGX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

  • The Return On Assets of AGX (11.41%) is better than 83.93% of its industry peers.
  • AGX has a Return On Equity of 28.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGX outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of AGX (19.85%) is better than 83.93% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AGX is below the industry average of 17.25%.
  • 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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.11%, AGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AGX has grown nicely.
  • AGX has a Operating Margin of 13.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGX outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • AGX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for AGX has been reduced compared to 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.
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 8.03. This indicates that AGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AGX's Altman-Z score of 8.03 is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 89.29% 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 8.03
ROIC/WACC1.99
WACC9.99%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.61, AGX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.60 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying 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

  • 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.
  • 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%.
  • AGX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 29.61% yearly.
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 Year12.37%
Revenue Next 2Y19.88%
Revenue Next 3Y19.46%
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.
  • 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.
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

  • AGX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 51.90.
  • AGX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.50), we can say AGX is valued expensively.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.69, AGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say AGX is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.9
Fwd PE 45.69
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AGX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AGX is more expensive than 69.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AGX is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.6
EV/EBITDA 42.23
AGX Per share dataAGX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • AGX's 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)1.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%

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5. AGX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.42%, 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 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.42, AGX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.42%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of AGX grows each year by 6.33%, which is quite nice.
  • 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)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.
  • 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%
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 (3/25/2026, 10:42:14 AM)

440.655

-4.18 (-0.94%)

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-1.68%
Market Cap6.11B
Revenue(TTM)915.03M
Net Income(TTM)119.93M
Analysts73.33
Price Target385.36 (-12.55%)
Short Float %4.55%
Short Ratio1.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.42%
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)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 51.9
Fwd PE 45.69
P/S 6.68
P/FCF 21.6
P/OCF 21.29
P/B 14.56
P/tB 15.67
EV/EBITDA 42.23
EPS(TTM)8.49
EY1.93%
EPS(NY)9.65
Fwd EY2.19%
FCF(TTM)20.4
FCFY4.63%
OCF(TTM)20.69
OCFY4.7%
SpS65.97
BVpS30.26
TBVpS28.13
PEG (NY)1.42
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 8.03
F-Score7
WACC9.99%
ROIC/WACC1.99
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 Year12.37%
Revenue Next 2Y19.88%
Revenue Next 3Y19.46%
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 3 / 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 51.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.56.


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.