ARGAN (ARG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:ARG - FR0010481960 - REIT
67.2 EUR
-0.4 (-0.59%)
Taking everything into account, ARG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARG was compared to 42 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. While ARG has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on ARG. Finally ARG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ARG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ARG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years ARG 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ARG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
ARG's Return On Assets of 6.76% is amongst the best of the industry. ARG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.66%, ARG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
ARG has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARG outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARG is in line with the industry average of 3.45%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.13%) for ARG is below the current ROIC(3.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 139.56%, ARG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARG has declined.
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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARG is destroying value.
ARG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ARG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ARG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that ARG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
ARG has a Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARG outperforms 85.71% 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 83.33% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC5.75%
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's Current ratio of 0.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARG outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that ARG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.52, ARG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.52 |
3. Growth
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.87% on average over the past years.
ARG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.89%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 4.37% on average over the next years.
ARG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.68%
EPS Next 2Y4.22%
EPS Next 3Y2.88%
EPS Next 5Y4.37%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ARG is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.83.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARG is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ARG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.01, the valuation of ARG can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARG is on the same level as its industry peers.
ARG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 |
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 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 2Y4.22%
EPS Next 3Y2.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.91%, ARG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ARG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.99.
ARG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
ARG pays out 22.47% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 2Y4.22%
EPS Next 3Y2.88%
EPA:ARG (1/13/2026, 5:29:51 PM)
67.2
-0.4 (-0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.31%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners36.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.73B
Revenue(TTM)208.43M
Net Income(TTM)290.89M
Analysts78.33
Price Target79.05 (17.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
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)-0.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 | ||
| P/S | 8.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.97 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.26 |
EPS(TTM)11.52
EY17.14%
EPS(NY)6.1
Fwd EY9.08%
FCF(TTM)7.49
FCFY11.14%
OCF(TTM)7.49
OCFY11.15%
SpS8.1
BVpS89.25
TBVpS87.09
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number152.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.31 |
F-Score7
WACC5.75%
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 Y7.68%
EPS Next 2Y4.22%
EPS Next 3Y2.88%
EPS Next 5Y4.37%
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 5.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.
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%.