ARGAN INC (AGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:AGX • US04010E1091

356.85 USD
+2.71 (+0.77%)
Last: Feb 5, 2026, 12:47 PM
Fundamental Rating

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AGX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • AGX has a Return On Equity of 28.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: AGX outperforms 78.18% of its industry peers.
  • AGX's Return On Invested Capital of 19.85% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AGX is below the industry average of 15.97%.
  • 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 89.09% of its industry peers.
  • AGX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.08%, AGX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AGX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • 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 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. Health

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AGX has more shares outstanding
  • 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 6.81. This indicates that AGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AGX has a better Altman-Z score (6.81) than 87.27% of its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.81
ROIC/WACC1.92
WACC10.35%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.61 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.61, AGX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% 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.
  • The Quick ratio of AGX (1.60) is better than 83.64% 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. 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.
  • AGX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 36.55% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 13.49% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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 Year11.77%
Revenue Next 2Y19.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.52%
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.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 42.03, the valuation of AGX can be described as expensive.
  • AGX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • AGX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 28.25.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.00, AGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • AGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say AGX is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.03
Fwd PE 37
AGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAGX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 85.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AGX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.42
EV/EBITDA 31.48
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)1.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.56%, AGX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.14, AGX pays a better dividend. On top of this AGX pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, AGX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%

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
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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ARGAN INC

NYSE:AGX (2/5/2026, 12:47:30 PM)

356.85

+2.71 (+0.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)12-04
Earnings (Next)03-25
Inst Owners95.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change-4.18%
Market Cap4.93B
Revenue(TTM)915.03M
Net Income(TTM)119.93M
Analysts74.29
Price Target385.36 (7.99%)
Short Float %3.84%
Short Ratio1.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%
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)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 RankSector Rank
PE 42.03
Fwd PE 37
P/S 5.39
P/FCF 17.42
P/OCF 17.17
P/B 11.74
P/tB 12.63
EV/EBITDA 31.48
EPS(TTM)8.49
EY2.38%
EPS(NY)9.65
Fwd EY2.7%
FCF(TTM)20.49
FCFY5.74%
OCF(TTM)20.78
OCFY5.82%
SpS66.26
BVpS30.39
TBVpS28.25
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.19
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 6.81
F-Score7
WACC10.35%
ROIC/WACC1.92
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 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 42.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.74.


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.