Argan Inc (AGX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Argan Inc stock (AGX) is currently trading at $437.48. Argan Inc PE ratio is 52.33. Argan Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.74. Analyst consensus price target for AGX is $373.80. WallStSmart rates AGX as Sell.
- AGX PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- AGX PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- AGX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- AGX stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- AGX fair value vs current price
- AGX insider transactions and insider buying
- Is AGX undervalued or overvalued?
- Argan Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- AGX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- AGX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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AGX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Argan Inc (AGX)
AGX trades 144% above its Graham fair value of $173.40, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Argan Inc (AGX) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Argan Inc (AGX) Key Strengths (3)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $32 in profit
92.97% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Argan Inc (AGX) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -2.30%, a shrinking business
Very expensive at 15.7x book value
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium valuation at 6.7x annual revenue
Modest earnings growth at 8.50%
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
Argan Inc (AGX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 44/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 32.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (6.74), Price/Book (15.66) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -2.30%, EPS Growth at 8.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 13.00%, Profit Margin at 13.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 32.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -2.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and Price/Book are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
AGX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
AGX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.74x trades 359% above its historical average of 1.47x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 6% below its historical high of 7.18x set in Mar 2026, and 1248% above its historical low of 0.5x in Jul 2010.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Argan Inc (AGX) · INDUSTRIALS › ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
The Big Picture
Argan Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 915M with 230% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 3210.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 172M in free cash flow and 172M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 230% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Argan Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 52.3x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Argan Inc.
Bottom Line
Argan Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Argan Inc(AGX)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
USA
Argan, Inc. provides engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations management, maintenance, project development, technical and consulting services for the power generation and renewable energy markets. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.