ARGAN (ARG.PA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
EPA:ARG • FR0010481960
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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.
1. ARG.PA Profitability Analysis
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
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.62%, ARG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.18%, ARG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARG has a Return On Invested Capital (3.57%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARG is in line with the industry average of 3.84%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.42%) for ARG is below the current ROIC(3.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.62% | ||
| ROE | 10.18% | ||
| ROIC | 3.57% |
ROA(3y)1.64%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)2.42%
ROE(5y)8.6%
ROIC(3y)3.42%
ROIC(5y)3.13%
1.3 Margins
- ARG has a Profit Margin of 114.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARG outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARG has declined.
- ARG has a Operating Margin of 92.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARG outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 92.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 114.17% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y-0.14%
PM growth 3Y26.12%
PM growth 5Y-10.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. ARG.PA Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ARG has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for ARG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ARG has an Altman-Z score of 1.14. This is a bad value and indicates that ARG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- ARG has a better Altman-Z score (1.14) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
- ARG has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.06. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ARG would need 9.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ARG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARG outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that ARG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- ARG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.68) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC5.68%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.13 indicates that ARG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of ARG (0.13) is worse than 88.10% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.13 indicates that ARG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- ARG has a Quick ratio of 0.13. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ARG underperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.13 |
3. ARG.PA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ARG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.27%.
- Measured over the past years, ARG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.23% on average per year.
- ARG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.91%.
- ARG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
EPS 3Y32.18%
EPS 5Y-5.23%
EPS Q2Q%-30.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y8.73%
Revenue growth 5Y8.4%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.17% 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 4.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.32%
EPS Next 2Y2.92%
EPS Next 3Y1.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y4.51%
Revenue Next 3Y4.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. ARG.PA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.29, the valuation of ARG can be described as very cheap.
- 97.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ARG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say ARG is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.46, which indicates a very decent valuation of ARG.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARG indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARG is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- ARG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARG is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARG is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ARG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- ARG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.92%
EPS Next 3Y1.17%
5. ARG.PA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%.
- ARG's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.32.
- ARG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of ARG grows each year by 8.32%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.32%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- ARG pays out 26.66% 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.
DP26.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.92%
EPS Next 3Y1.17%
ARG.PA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
EPA:ARG (4/9/2026, 2:27:50 PM)
60.2
-0.3 (-0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)04-01 2026-04-01
Earnings (Next)07-15 2026-07-15
Inst Owners35.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners36.49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.55B
Revenue(TTM)214.77M
Net Income(TTM)245.19M
Analysts78.33
Price Target79.18 (31.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
Yearly Dividend2.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.32%
DP26.66%
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)4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.46 | ||
| P/S | 7.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.8 | ||
| P/B | 0.64 | ||
| P/tB | 0.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.05 |
EPS(TTM)9.57
EY15.9%
EPS(NY)6.36
Fwd EY10.57%
FCF(TTM)7.71
FCFY12.81%
OCF(TTM)7.72
OCFY12.83%
SpS8.33
BVpS93.45
TBVpS91.29
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number141.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.62% | ||
| ROE | 10.18% | ||
| ROCE | 5.58% | ||
| ROIC | 3.57% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.65% | ||
| OM | 92.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 114.17% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 92.55% |
ROA(3y)1.64%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)2.42%
ROE(5y)8.6%
ROIC(3y)3.42%
ROIC(5y)3.13%
ROICexc(3y)3.47%
ROICexc(5y)3.26%
ROICexgc(3y)3.52%
ROICexgc(5y)3.31%
ROCE(3y)4.9%
ROCE(5y)4.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.66%
OM growth 3Y1.16%
OM growth 5Y-0.14%
PM growth 3Y26.12%
PM growth 5Y-10.09%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.09% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.14 |
F-Score4
WACC5.68%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)62.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
EPS 3Y32.18%
EPS 5Y-5.23%
EPS Q2Q%-30.25%
EPS Next Y5.32%
EPS Next 2Y2.92%
EPS Next 3Y1.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y8.73%
Revenue growth 5Y8.4%
Sales Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue Next Year4.27%
Revenue Next 2Y4.51%
Revenue Next 3Y4.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.27%
EBIT growth 3Y9.99%
EBIT growth 5Y8.25%
EBIT Next Year-12.21%
EBIT Next 3Y-2.11%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y14.55%
FCF growth 3Y13.55%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y14.56%
OCF growth 3Y13.55%
OCF growth 5Y8.59%
ARGAN / ARG.PA Fundamental Analysis 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 8 / 10 to ARGAN (ARG.PA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of ARG stock?
ARGAN (ARG.PA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for ARGAN (ARG.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARGAN (ARG.PA) is expected to grow by 5.32% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of ARGAN (ARG.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of ARGAN (ARG.PA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.66%.