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.
  • In the past year AGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years AGX has always 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

  • AGX has a better Return On Assets (11.61%) than 87.27% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of AGX (29.80%) is better than 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 14.27%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (23.06%) for AGX is above the 3 year average (17.74%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 has a better Profit Margin (14.59%) than 96.36% of its industry peers.
  • AGX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AGX has a Operating Margin of 14.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGX outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • AGX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AGX has a Gross Margin of 20.50%. This is in the better half of the industry: AGX outperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
  • AGX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • AGX has an Altman-Z score of 9.82. This indicates that AGX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AGX has a Altman-Z score of 9.82. 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 9.82
ROIC/WACC2.14
WACC10.77%
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.
  • AGX has a Current ratio of 1.59. This is in the better half of the industry: AGX outperforms 70.91% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.58 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.58, AGX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.55% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • Measured over the past years, AGX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 19.22% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, AGX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.67% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, AGX will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 20.56% on average per year.
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

  • 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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 72.10, the valuation of AGX can be described as expensive.
  • 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AGX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • AGX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 63.44, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AGX.
  • AGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, AGX is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.1
Fwd PE 63.44
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

  • 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 67.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 80.00% 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 23.85
EV/EBITDA 57.8
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of AGX 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)5.28
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y22.1%
EPS Next 3Y21.67%

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5. AGX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • AGX has a yearly dividend return of 0.30%, 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 89.09% 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 0.3%

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 (5/1/2026, 10:15:53 PM)

After market: 704.89 +2.62 (+0.37%)

702.27

+32.29 (+4.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Industry Strength91.93
Industry Growth93.17
Earnings (Last)03-26
Earnings (Next)06-02
Inst Owners92.56%
Inst Owner Change0.32%
Ins Owners2.3%
Ins Owner Change5.29%
Market Cap9.80B
Revenue(TTM)944.61M
Net Income(TTM)137.77M
Analysts74
Price Target503.88 (-28.25%)
Short Float %6.7%
Short Ratio1.93
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 72.1
Fwd PE 63.44
P/S 10.37
P/FCF 23.85
P/OCF 23.62
P/B 21.19
P/tB 22.64
EV/EBITDA 57.8
EPS(TTM)9.74
EY1.39%
EPS(NY)11.07
Fwd EY1.58%
FCF(TTM)29.45
FCFY4.19%
OCF(TTM)29.73
OCFY4.23%
SpS67.71
BVpS33.14
TBVpS31.02
PEG (NY)5.28
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham Number85.2173 (-87.87%)
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 9.82
F-Score7
WACC10.77%
ROIC/WACC2.14
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 72.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 21.19.


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%.