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Argan, Inc. (AGX)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US04010E1091

CUSIP

04010E109

IPO Date

Aug 18, 1995

Highlights

Market Cap

$2.23B

EPS (TTM)

$6.16

PE Ratio

26.59

Total Revenue (TTM)

$716.50M

Gross Profit (TTM)

$123.05M

EBITDA (TTM)

$82.24M

Year Range

$60.27 - $190.52

Target Price

$150.00

Short %

5.67%

Short Ratio

1.63

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Argan, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


1,000.00%1,500.00%2,000.00%2,500.00%3,000.00%December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
3,001.65%
869.13%
AGX (Argan, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Argan, Inc. (AGX) returned 20.10% year-to-date (YTD) and 172.37% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, AGX delivered an annualized return of 20.21%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.57%.


AGX

YTD

20.10%

1M

36.78%

6M

20.24%

1Y

172.37%

5Y*

38.53%

10Y*

20.21%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-3.31%

1M

12.07%

6M

-0.74%

1Y

10.90%

5Y*

14.73%

10Y*

10.57%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of AGX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20250.03%-4.70%0.61%17.08%6.95%20.10%
2024-4.63%5.71%7.85%19.82%17.21%3.58%8.30%0.48%27.89%30.57%18.10%-12.12%198.31%
20236.43%-0.33%4.14%0.05%0.55%-2.57%-2.85%11.67%7.16%1.16%1.97%0.32%30.24%
2022-3.36%4.68%4.37%-8.77%8.73%-6.68%0.27%-6.92%-7.00%8.58%9.46%-2.82%-2.01%
2021-2.83%15.71%6.66%-5.55%-2.09%-2.67%-5.42%3.00%-5.68%-4.99%-4.75%-1.55%-11.64%
20205.52%-0.90%-17.16%9.31%-1.46%28.09%-8.98%-1.33%-0.99%-1.13%11.65%-2.73%14.11%
201912.26%10.14%7.42%-3.79%-3.95%-11.69%2.08%0.39%-4.89%-3.05%-3.20%9.55%8.62%
2018-3.11%-8.37%7.51%-6.26%-3.25%5.81%-5.63%3.65%8.04%2.97%-1.25%-12.95%-14.32%
20174.54%-6.58%-3.99%1.06%-11.67%1.61%7.42%-1.71%6.16%3.77%-14.18%-23.73%-35.25%
2016-7.04%7.14%8.96%-2.79%1.52%20.23%10.57%3.64%23.80%-2.25%6.33%16.71%121.61%
2015-9.60%6.64%11.53%-10.67%10.74%12.72%-3.60%0.69%-11.42%8.62%6.39%-17.58%-1.81%
20143.08%0.63%3.99%-9.96%14.49%21.66%-9.09%18.14%-16.65%6.58%-8.73%5.89%24.75%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

With an overall rank of 96, AGX is among the top 4% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of AGX is 9696
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of AGX is 9898
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of AGX is 9595
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of AGX is 9494
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of AGX is 9898
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of AGX is 9696
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Argan, Inc. (AGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The chart of Sharpe ratio for AGX, currently valued at 2.65, compared to the broader market-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00
AGX: 2.65
^GSPC: 0.67
The chart of Sortino ratio for AGX, currently valued at 3.15, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00
AGX: 3.15
^GSPC: 1.05
The chart of Omega ratio for AGX, currently valued at 1.43, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.00
AGX: 1.43
^GSPC: 1.16
The chart of Calmar ratio for AGX, currently valued at 4.00, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.00
AGX: 4.00
^GSPC: 0.68
The chart of Martin ratio for AGX, currently valued at 11.33, compared to the broader market-10.000.0010.0020.00
AGX: 11.33
^GSPC: 2.70

The current Argan, Inc. Sharpe ratio is 2.65. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Argan, Inc. with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.001.002.003.004.005.006.00December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
2.65
0.67
AGX (Argan, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Argan, Inc. provided a 0.87% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.43 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$1.43$1.28$1.05$1.00$0.75$1.25$1.00$0.75$1.00$1.00$0.70$0.70

Dividend yield

0.87%0.93%2.24%2.71%1.94%2.81%2.49%1.98%2.22%1.42%2.16%2.08%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Argan, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.75
2024$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$1.28
2023$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$1.05
2022$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$1.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.75
2020$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.25$1.25
2019$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$1.00
2018$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.75
2017$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00
2016$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$0.00$1.00
2015$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70
2014$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield
5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%
AGX: 0.9%
Argan, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.87%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
100.0%200.0%300.0%400.0%500.0%600.0%
AGX: 23.3%
Argan, Inc. has a payout ratio of 23.32%, which is below the market average. This means Argan, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
-11.21%
-7.45%
AGX (Argan, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Argan, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Argan, Inc. was 94.35%, occurring on May 3, 2006. Recovery took 1753 trading sessions.

The current Argan, Inc. drawdown is 11.21%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-94.35%Jul 5, 19961254May 3, 20061753Jan 7, 20143007
-62.5%Nov 2, 19959Nov 14, 199512Dec 1, 199521
-55.29%Jan 26, 2017787Mar 12, 20201045May 7, 20241832
-43.75%Jan 22, 202533Mar 10, 2025
-38.46%Feb 6, 199620Mar 7, 199630Apr 24, 199650

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Argan, Inc. volatility is 23.22%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%30.00%35.00%December2025FebruaryMarchAprilMay
23.22%
14.17%
AGX (Argan, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Argan, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Argan, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 93.9% positive surprise.

0.000.501.001.502.00JulyOctober2021AprilJulyOctober2022AprilJulyOctober2023AprilJulyOctober2024AprilJulyOctober2025
2.22
1.15
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Argan, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio
20.040.060.0
AGX: 26.6
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AGX, comparing it with other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, AGX has a P/E ratio of 26.6. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
AGX: 0.0
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for AGX compared to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. AGX currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
1.02.03.04.05.0
AGX: 2.5
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AGX relative to other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, AGX has a P/S ratio of 2.5. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
AGX: 5.9
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AGX in comparison with other companies in the Engineering & Construction industry. Currently, AGX has a P/B value of 5.9. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items