ARGAN INC (AGX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AGX - US04010E1091 - Common Stock
319.96 USD
-0.77 (-0.24%)
Overall AGX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated AGX against 54 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making AGX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. AGX is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make AGX a good candidate 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.
AGX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AGX has a Return On Assets of 11.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: AGX outperforms 79.63% of its industry peers.
AGX's Return On Equity of 28.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AGX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
AGX has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AGX outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AGX is below the industry average of 16.29%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.29%) for AGX is below the current ROIC(19.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.41% | ||
| ROE | 28.57% | ||
| ROIC | 19.85% |
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
AGX has a better Profit Margin (13.11%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AGX has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.08%, AGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AGX has remained more or less at the same level.
AGX has a Gross Margin (19.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
AGX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.11% | ||
| GM | 19.2% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AGX is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AGX has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AGX has been reduced compared to 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 6.37 indicates that AGX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AGX's Altman-Z score of 6.37 is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 87.04% of its industry peers.
AGX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.87
WACC10.6%
2.3 Liquidity
AGX has a Current Ratio of 1.61. This is a normal value and indicates that AGX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.61, AGX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.63% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.60 indicates that AGX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AGX's Quick ratio of 1.60 is amongst the best of the industry. AGX outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 77.62% over the past year.
AGX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 36.55% yearly.
AGX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.49%.
AGX shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 29.61% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)77.62%
EPS 3Y36.55%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.49%
Revenue growth 3Y19.72%
Revenue growth 5Y29.61%
Sales Q2Q%-2.28%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AGX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.70% on average per year.
AGX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 19.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y36.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.77%
Revenue Next 2Y19.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 37.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AGX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as AGX.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say AGX is valued slightly more expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.17, which means the current valuation is very expensive for AGX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.40. AGX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.11% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AGX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AGX indicates a rather cheap valuation: AGX is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
AGX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AGX's earnings are expected to grow with 25.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AGX has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.41, AGX pays a better dividend. On top of this AGX pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, AGX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AGX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.33%!
AGX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
18.60% 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.
DP18.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
NYSE:AGX (12/30/2025, 12:43:24 PM)
319.96
-0.77 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.94%
Inst Owner Change2.33%
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner Change-11.64%
Market Cap4.42B
Revenue(TTM)915.03M
Net Income(TTM)119.93M
Analysts74.29
Price Target361.9 (13.11%)
Short Float %4.9%
Short Ratio1.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend1.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.33%
DP18.6%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)28%
Min EPS beat(2)5.06%
Max EPS beat(2)50.93%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)48.32%
Min EPS beat(4)5.06%
Max EPS beat(4)91.97%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)39.01%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)22.12%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)15.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)16.54%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.64%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.13%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.22%
PT rev (1m)12.56%
PT rev (3m)43.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.17 | ||
| P/S | 4.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.4 | ||
| P/B | 10.53 | ||
| P/tB | 11.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.6 |
EPS(TTM)8.49
EY2.65%
EPS(NY)9.65
Fwd EY3.01%
FCF(TTM)20.49
FCFY6.4%
OCF(TTM)20.78
OCFY6.5%
SpS66.26
BVpS30.39
TBVpS28.25
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.41% | ||
| ROE | 28.57% | ||
| ROCE | 27.77% | ||
| ROIC | 19.85% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 13.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.11% | ||
| GM | 19.2% | ||
| FCFM | 30.93% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | -525.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 241.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 235.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.37 |
F-Score7
WACC10.6%
ROIC/WACC1.87
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)77.62%
EPS 3Y36.55%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.5%
EPS Next Y36.6%
EPS Next 2Y25.64%
EPS Next 3Y25.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.49%
Revenue growth 3Y19.72%
Revenue growth 5Y29.61%
Sales Q2Q%-2.28%
Revenue Next Year11.77%
Revenue Next 2Y19.63%
Revenue Next 3Y19.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y77.98%
EBIT growth 3Y18.95%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year96.69%
EBIT Next 3Y46.06%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y114.02%
FCF growth 3Y81.34%
FCF growth 5Y28.2%
OCF growth 1Y112.35%
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 4 / 10 to ARGAN INC (AGX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 37.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.53.
What is the financial health of ARGAN INC (AGX) stock?
The financial health rating of ARGAN INC (AGX) is 8 / 10.