ARGAN (ARG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:ARG • FR0010481960

65.5 EUR
-0.8 (-1.21%)
Last: Feb 5, 2026, 01:50 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ARG. ARG was compared to 42 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. ARG has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. ARG is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! ARG also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • ARG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • ARG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • ARG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • ARG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ARG.PA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFARG.PA 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 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • ARG has a better Return On Assets (6.76%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • ARG has a Return On Equity of 12.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARG outperforms 97.62% of its industry peers.
  • ARG has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARG outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARG is in line with the industry average of 3.37%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (3.48%) for ARG is above the 3 year average (3.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.76%
ROE 12.66%
ROIC 3.48%
ROA(3y)0.48%
ROA(5y)4.9%
ROE(3y)0.46%
ROE(5y)10.33%
ROIC(3y)3.13%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
ARG.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARG.PA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • ARG has a better Profit Margin (139.56%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • ARG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 92.83%, ARG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ARG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 92.83%
PM (TTM) 139.56%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-0.31%
OM growth 5Y17.53%
PM growth 3Y-33.91%
PM growth 5Y-10.3%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
ARG.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsARG.PA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 300 400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • ARG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • ARG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • ARG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ARG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ARG.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingARG.PA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
ARG.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsARG.PA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that ARG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 1.30, ARG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of ARG is 9.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take ARG, 9.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.50, ARG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76 indicates that ARG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of ARG (0.76) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 9.5
Altman-Z 1.3
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC5.79%
ARG.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARG.PA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • ARG has a Current Ratio of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that ARG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.52, ARG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that ARG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of ARG (0.52) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.52
ARG.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesARG.PA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 191.42% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, ARG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.87% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.89% in the past year.
  • ARG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)191.42%
EPS 3Y-30.53%
EPS 5Y-3.87%
EPS Q2Q%39.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.89%
Revenue growth 3Y8.41%
Revenue growth 5Y14.5%
Sales Q2Q%7.59%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.50% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, ARG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
EPS Next 5Y2.5%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y4.73%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ARG.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesARG.PA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 50M 100M 150M 200M
ARG.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesARG.PA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • ARG is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.69.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.25, ARG is valued rather cheaply.
  • ARG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.77.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARG is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.50, ARG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.69
Fwd PE 10.77
ARG.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARG.PA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • ARG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARG is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.75
EV/EBITDA 18.09
ARG.PA Per share dataARG.PA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • ARG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • ARG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • ARG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.20%, which is a nice return.
  • ARG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.30.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ARG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.2%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ARG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 32.61%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
ARG.PA Yearly Dividends per shareARG.PA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • ARG pays out 22.47% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • ARG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.47%
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
ARG.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendARG.PA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M
ARG.PA Dividend Payout.ARG.PA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ARG.PA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ARGAN

EPA:ARG (2/5/2026, 1:50:06 PM)

65.5

-0.8 (-1.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)01-22
Earnings (Next)04-01
Inst Owners37.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners36.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.69B
Revenue(TTM)208.43M
Net Income(TTM)290.89M
Analysts78.33
Price Target78.92 (20.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.2%
Yearly Dividend2.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)32.61%
DP22.47%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.16%
PT rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.69
Fwd PE 10.77
P/S 8.09
P/FCF 8.75
P/OCF 8.74
P/B 0.73
P/tB 0.75
EV/EBITDA 18.09
EPS(TTM)11.52
EY17.59%
EPS(NY)6.08
Fwd EY9.28%
FCF(TTM)7.49
FCFY11.43%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY11.44%
SpS8.1
BVpS89.25
TBVpS87.09
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number152.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.76%
ROE 12.66%
ROCE 4.73%
ROIC 3.48%
ROICexc 3.5%
ROICexgc 3.55%
OM 92.83%
PM (TTM) 139.56%
GM N/A
FCFM 92.47%
ROA(3y)0.48%
ROA(5y)4.9%
ROE(3y)0.46%
ROE(5y)10.33%
ROIC(3y)3.13%
ROIC(5y)3.04%
ROICexc(3y)3.21%
ROICexc(5y)3.17%
ROICexgc(3y)3.25%
ROICexgc(5y)3.22%
ROCE(3y)4.26%
ROCE(5y)4.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.68%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.7%
OM growth 3Y-0.31%
OM growth 5Y17.53%
PM growth 3Y-33.91%
PM growth 5Y-10.3%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 9.5
Debt/EBITDA 8.97
Cap/Depr 68.44%
Cap/Sales 0.09%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 99.57%
Profit Quality 66.26%
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.52
Altman-Z 1.3
F-Score7
WACC5.79%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)57.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)2471.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)39.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)191.42%
EPS 3Y-30.53%
EPS 5Y-3.87%
EPS Q2Q%39.96%
EPS Next Y7.52%
EPS Next 2Y4.02%
EPS Next 3Y2.62%
EPS Next 5Y2.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.89%
Revenue growth 3Y8.41%
Revenue growth 5Y14.5%
Sales Q2Q%7.59%
Revenue Next Year6.57%
Revenue Next 2Y5.1%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y4.73%
EBIT growth 1Y7.6%
EBIT growth 3Y8.07%
EBIT growth 5Y34.57%
EBIT Next Year-9.64%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.95%
EBIT Next 5Y0.62%
FCF growth 1Y5.49%
FCF growth 3Y0.28%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y5.47%
OCF growth 3Y0.29%
OCF growth 5Y66.22%

ARGAN / ARG.PA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ARGAN?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ARG.PA.


Can you provide the valuation status for ARGAN?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ARGAN (ARG.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ARGAN?

ARGAN (ARG.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ARG stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARGAN (ARG.PA) is 5.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.73.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ARG stock?

The dividend rating of ARGAN (ARG.PA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.47%.