ARGAN (ARG.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

EPA:ARG • FR0010481960

63.7 EUR
-0.7 (-1.09%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 05:29 PM
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This ARG.PA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

ARG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 43 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While ARG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. ARG may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth ARG also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. ARG.PA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ARG was profitable.
  • ARG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years ARG 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years ARG had a positive operating cash flow.
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 93.02% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.66%, ARG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ARG has a Return On Invested Capital (3.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARG is in line with the industry average of 3.63%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 139.56%, ARG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ARG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 92.83%, ARG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARG has grown nicely.
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. ARG.PA Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ARG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • ARG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • ARG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • ARG has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that ARG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of ARG (1.29) is better than 83.72% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.50, ARG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.37% of the companies in the same industry.
  • ARG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating ARG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • ARG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.76) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 9.5
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC5.73%
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.
  • ARG has a Current ratio (0.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • ARG has a Quick 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.
  • ARG has a Quick ratio (0.52) which is in line with its industry peers.
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. ARG.PA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ARG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 191.42%, which is quite impressive.
  • ARG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.87% yearly.
  • 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

  • ARG is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.72% yearly.
  • ARG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.52%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
EPS Next 5Y2.72%
Revenue Next Year6.5%
Revenue Next 2Y5.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.08%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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 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. ARG.PA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.53 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ARG.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARG is cheaper than 97.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. ARG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.01, the valuation of ARG can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • ARG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.53
Fwd PE 10.01
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARG is valued a bit cheaper than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.52
EV/EBITDA 17.85
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of ARG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%

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5. ARG.PA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ARG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.23%, which is a nice return.
  • ARG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.28.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ARG pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.23%

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 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 22.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of ARG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.47%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
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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ARG.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ARGAN

EPA:ARG (3/11/2026, 5:29:29 PM)

63.7

-0.7 (-1.09%)

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 Owners35.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners36.49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.64B
Revenue(TTM)208.43M
Net Income(TTM)290.89M
Analysts78.33
Price Target79.18 (24.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.23%
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%
PT rev (3m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.53
Fwd PE 10.01
P/S 7.88
P/FCF 8.52
P/OCF 8.51
P/B 0.71
P/tB 0.73
EV/EBITDA 17.85
EPS(TTM)11.52
EY18.08%
EPS(NY)6.36
Fwd EY9.99%
FCF(TTM)7.48
FCFY11.74%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY11.75%
SpS8.09
BVpS89.15
TBVpS86.99
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number152.01
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 1.29
F-Score7
WACC5.73%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y4.43%
EPS Next 5Y2.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.89%
Revenue growth 3Y8.41%
Revenue growth 5Y14.5%
Sales Q2Q%7.59%
Revenue Next Year6.5%
Revenue Next 2Y5.32%
Revenue Next 3Y5.08%
Revenue Next 5Y4.38%
EBIT growth 1Y7.6%
EBIT growth 3Y8.07%
EBIT growth 5Y34.57%
EBIT Next Year-9.72%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.38%
EBIT Next 5Y0.15%
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 6 / 10 to ARG.PA.


Can you provide the valuation status for ARGAN?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 5.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.


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%.