ARGAN INC (AGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AGX - US04010E1091 - Common Stock
393 USD
+12.38 (+3.25%)
Overall AGX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated AGX against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. AGX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. AGX shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. With these ratings, AGX could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AGX had positive earnings in the past year.
AGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AGX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years AGX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AGX's Return On Assets of 13.28% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AGX (29.81%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
AGX's Return On Invested Capital of 21.07% is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
AGX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.29%. This is below the industry average of 17.27%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (21.07%) for AGX is above the 3 year average (12.29%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.28% | ||
| ROE | 29.81% | ||
| ROIC | 21.07% |
ROA(3y)7.46%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)15.73%
ROE(5y)13.27%
ROIC(3y)12.3%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.73%, AGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.09% of the companies in the same industry.
AGX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AGX has a Operating Margin of 12.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGX outperforms 87.27% of its industry peers.
AGX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
AGX has a Gross Margin (18.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AGX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.73% | ||
| GM | 18.79% |
OM growth 3Y-0.64%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y9.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.25%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
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.
AGX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AGX has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.93 indicates that AGX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AGX (8.93) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for AGX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.93 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC10.47%
2.3 Liquidity
AGX has a Current Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that AGX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AGX has a better Current ratio (1.71) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
AGX has a Quick Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that AGX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AGX's Quick ratio of 1.71 is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AGX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 161.64%, which is quite impressive.
AGX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 36.55% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AGX shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 29.16%.
AGX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 29.61% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)161.64%
EPS 3Y36.55%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%90.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.16%
Revenue growth 3Y19.72%
Revenue growth 5Y29.61%
Sales Q2Q%4.73%
3.2 Future
AGX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.26% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.07% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y29.49%
EPS Next 2Y19.18%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.56%
Revenue Next 2Y17.14%
Revenue Next 3Y19.07%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 47.24, the valuation of AGX can be described as expensive.
AGX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, AGX is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.28, AGX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
AGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.12, AGX is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AGX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.64% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
AGX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 36.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AGX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of AGX may justify a higher PE ratio.
AGX's earnings are expected to grow with 25.26% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.18%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.57%, AGX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.73, 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 2.41, AGX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of AGX grows each year by 6.33%, which is quite nice.
AGX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
AGX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
17.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AGX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
AGX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP17.45%
EPS Next 2Y19.18%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
NYSE:AGX (11/28/2025, 9:56:41 AM)
393
+12.38 (+3.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.18%
Inst Owner Change2.33%
Ins Owners2.53%
Ins Owner Change-11.49%
Market Cap5.43B
Revenue(TTM)920.88M
Net Income(TTM)117.20M
Analysts74.29
Price Target321.5 (-18.19%)
Short Float %5.65%
Short Ratio2.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
Yearly Dividend1.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
DP17.45%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)48.13%
Min EPS beat(2)45.34%
Max EPS beat(2)50.93%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)61.35%
Min EPS beat(4)45.34%
Max EPS beat(4)91.97%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)31.5%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)19.92%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)18.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.04%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)23.76%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.32%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.51%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.15%
PT rev (1m)27.35%
PT rev (3m)38.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 45.28 | ||
| P/S | 5.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.1 | ||
| P/B | 13.8 | ||
| P/tB | 14.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 36.46 |
EPS(TTM)8.32
EY2.12%
EPS(NY)8.68
Fwd EY2.21%
FCF(TTM)10.16
FCFY2.59%
OCF(TTM)10.59
OCFY2.7%
SpS66.68
BVpS28.47
TBVpS26.32
PEG (NY)1.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.28% | ||
| ROE | 29.81% | ||
| ROCE | 29.47% | ||
| ROIC | 21.07% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 12.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.73% | ||
| GM | 18.79% | ||
| FCFM | 15.24% |
ROA(3y)7.46%
ROA(5y)6.65%
ROE(3y)15.73%
ROE(5y)13.27%
ROIC(3y)12.3%
ROIC(5y)10.65%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.2%
ROCE(5y)14.9%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-0.64%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y9.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.25%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 2325.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 124.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.7% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.93 |
F-Score9
WACC10.47%
ROIC/WACC2.01
Cap/Depr(3y)184.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)161.64%
EPS 3Y36.55%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%90.84%
EPS Next Y29.49%
EPS Next 2Y19.18%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.16%
Revenue growth 3Y19.72%
Revenue growth 5Y29.61%
Sales Q2Q%4.73%
Revenue Next Year13.56%
Revenue Next 2Y17.14%
Revenue Next 3Y19.07%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y162.16%
EBIT growth 3Y18.95%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year80.79%
EBIT Next 3Y48.94%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y144%
FCF growth 3Y81.34%
FCF growth 5Y28.2%
OCF growth 1Y138.66%
OCF growth 3Y80.71%
OCF growth 5Y25.61%
ARGAN INC / AGX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AGX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to AGX.
What is the valuation status of ARGAN INC (AGX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ARGAN INC (AGX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is ARGAN INC (AGX) stock?
ARGAN INC (AGX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AGX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARGAN INC (AGX) is 47.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.8.
What is the financial health of ARGAN INC (AGX) stock?
The financial health rating of ARGAN INC (AGX) is 8 / 10.