(AGX) Argan - Ratings and Ratios
Power Plants, Industrial Construction, Telecommunications Cabling
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Description: AGX Argan
Argan Inc (NYSE:AGX) is a US-based company providing specialized services to the power generation market, including engineering, procurement, construction, and technical consulting. The company operates through three segments: Power Industry Services, Industrial Construction Services, and Telecommunications Infrastructure Services, catering to various clients such as independent power project owners, public utilities, and government agencies.
From a financial perspective, Argan Inc has demonstrated strong performance, with a Return on Equity (RoE) of 29.61%, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital. The companys Market Capitalization stands at $3.218 billion, and its Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 32.90, suggesting a relatively high valuation. To further assess the companys financial health, we can examine additional KPIs such as Revenue Growth Rate, Operating Margin, and Debt-to-Equity Ratio.
Argan Incs diverse service offerings and client base across the US, Ireland, and the UK provide a solid foundation for growth. The companys presence in the construction and engineering industry, specifically in the power generation market, positions it for potential long-term success. Further analysis of the companys financials and industry trends could provide insights into its competitive advantage and potential areas for improvement.
To evaluate Argan Incs stock performance, we can consider metrics such as the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio, Dividend Yield, and Earnings Per Share (EPS) growth rate. These indicators can help investors understand the companys valuation, income generation, and profitability. By examining these KPIs in conjunction with the companys fundamental data, we can gain a more comprehensive understanding of Argan Incs investment potential.
AGX Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 2,885m |
| Sub-Industry | Construction & Engineering |
| IPO / Inception | 1995-08-18 |
AGX Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 86.8% |
| Fundamental | 79.6% |
| Dividend Rating | 29.9% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 123% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
AGX Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.77% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.71% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -17.07% |
| Payout Consistency | 91.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 18.0% |
AGX Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 56% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 79.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 64.7% |
| CAGR 5y | 97.10% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 2.22 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 24.00 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.41 |
| Alpha | 150.93 |
| Beta | 0.994 |
| Volatility | 63.00% |
| Current Volume | 396.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 331.4k |
| Stop Loss | 224.5 (-6%) |
| Signal | 0.84 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (117.2m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 55.3m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.16 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -7.38pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 37.41% (prev 36.44%; Δ 0.96pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.17 (>3.0%) and CFO 146.3m > Net Income 117.2m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-175.5m) to EBITDA (63.1m) ratio: -2.78 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.71 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (14.1m) change vs 12m ago 1.81% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 18.79% (prev 12.76%; Δ 6.04pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 114.4% (prev 98.13%; Δ 16.31pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM) |
Altman Z'' 5.05
| (A) 0.39 = (Total Current Assets 828.8m - Total Current Liabilities 484.3m) / Total Assets 882.7m |
| (B) 0.39 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 340.3m / Total Assets 882.7m |
| (C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 60.0m / Avg Total Assets 804.6m |
| (D) 0.70 = Book Value of Equity 341.1m / Total Liabilities 489.5m |
| Total Rating: 5.05 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 79.59
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 6.04% = 3.02 |
| 3. FCF Margin 15.24% = 3.81 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.03 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.16 = 2.48 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 3.16% = 3.95 |
| 7. RoE 32.61% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 89.35% = 6.70 |
| 9. EPS Trend 72.55% = 3.63 |
What is the price of AGX shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +17.13%, over one month by +6.59%, over three months by +9.42% and over the past year by +165.40%.
Is Argan a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AGX is around 335.90 USD . This means that AGX is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +40.69% (Margin of Safety).
Is AGX a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the AGX price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 230.3 | -3.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 230.3 | -3.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 378.4 | 58.5% |
Last update: 2025-09-07 02:01
AGX Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 572.2m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 29.5405
P/S = 3.133
P/B = 8.9152
Beta = 0.613
Revenue TTM = 920.9m USD
EBIT TTM = 60.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 63.1m USD
Long Term Debt = 5.21m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 4.76m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 9.96m USD (Calculated: Short Term 4.76m + Long Term 5.21m)
Net Debt = -175.5m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.32b USD (2.89b + Debt 9.96m - CCE 572.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 60.0m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = 6.04% (FCF TTM 140.3m / Enterprise Value 2.32b)
FCF Margin = 15.24% (FCF TTM 140.3m / Revenue TTM 920.9m)
Net Margin = 12.73% (Net Income TTM 117.2m / Revenue TTM 920.9m)
Gross Margin = 18.79% ((Revenue TTM 920.9m - Cost of Revenue TTM 747.8m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 6.81 (Enterprise Value 2.32b / Book Value Of Equity 341.1m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 6.31% (Interest Expense 629.0k / Debt 9.96m)
Taxrate = 23.15% (25.7m / 111.2m)
NOPAT = 46.1m (EBIT 60.0m * (1 - 23.15%))
Current Ratio = 1.71 (Total Current Assets 828.8m / Total Current Liabilities 484.3m)
Debt / Equity = 0.03 (Debt 9.96m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 393.2m)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.16 (Net Debt -175.5m / EBITDA 63.1m)
Debt / FCF = 0.07 (Debt 9.96m / FCF TTM 140.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 359.4m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 13.28% (Net Income 117.2m, Total Assets 882.7m )
RoE = 32.61% (Net Income TTM 117.2m / Total Stockholder Equity 359.4m)
RoCE = 16.45% (Ebit 60.0m / (Equity 359.4m + L.T.Debt 5.21m))
RoIC = 12.82% (NOPAT 46.1m / Invested Capital 359.4m)
WACC = 9.66% (E(2.89b)/V(2.90b) * Re(9.68%)) + (D(9.96m)/V(2.90b) * Rd(6.31%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 0.0 | Cagr: 0.0%
Discount Rate = 9.68% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 63.43% ; FCFE base≈151.8m ; Y1≈99.7m ; Y5≈45.6m
Fair Price DCF = 51.17 (DCF Value 698.0m / Shares Outstanding 13.6m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 72.55 | EPS CAGR: 72.30% | SUE: 1.83 | # QB: True
Revenue Correlation: 89.35 | Revenue CAGR: 29.06%
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