Argo Group International Holdings Ltd (ARGO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ARGO • BMG0464B1072
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This ARGO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ARGO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ARGO has reported negative net income.
- In the past year ARGO had a positive cash flow from operations.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -2.44%, ARGO is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- ARGO has a worse Return On Equity (-16.21%) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.44% | ||
| ROE | -16.21% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for ARGO so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
2. ARGO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ARGO does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- The number of shares outstanding for ARGO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- ARGO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- ARGO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.99. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ARGO would need 2.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- ARGO has a Debt to FCF ratio (2.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that ARGO is not too dependend on debt financing.
- ARGO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 63.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
2.3 Liquidity
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A |
3. ARGO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for ARGO have decreased strongly by -303.15% in the last year.
- The Revenue for ARGO has decreased by -20.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.16% on average over the past years.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARGO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 183.66% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARGO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.57% on average per year.
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. ARGO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ARGO. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.14 indicates a correct valuation of ARGO.
- ARGO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- ARGO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ARGO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ARGO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ARGO's earnings are expected to grow with 183.66% in the coming years.
5. ARGO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARGO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.03%.
- ARGO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.37.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.03, ARGO pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ARGO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.88%!
- ARGO has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- ARGO has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of ARGO are negative and hence is the payout ratio. ARGO will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- ARGO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
ARGO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.44% | ||
| ROE | -16.21% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 8.43% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 46.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | N/A | ||
| Quick Ratio | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd / ARGO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ARGO stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to ARGO.
Can you provide the valuation status for Argo Group International Holdings Ltd?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to Argo Group International Holdings Ltd (ARGO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for Argo Group International Holdings Ltd?
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd (ARGO) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for Argo Group International Holdings Ltd?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd (ARGO) is expected to grow by 791.48% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd (ARGO) stock?
The dividend rating of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd (ARGO) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -16.29%.