Argan, Inc.

Argan, Inc.

330.49
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-12.66
(-3.69%)
12.65EPS
45.15P/E
8.16BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 8.16B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 7.14B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap8.16B
Enterprise Value7.14B

Important Dates

Argan, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Earnings Date12/9/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. has 14.03M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding14.03M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 45.15. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.81, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 16.09.

PE Ratio45.15
PS Ratio6.81
PB Ratio16.09
P/TBV Ratio17.35
P/FCF Ratio15.10
P/OCF Ratio14.58

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 37.32 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 6.01 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 39.12 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Argan, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 13.08, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 7.14B versus a market cap of 8.16B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales6.01
EV / EBITDA37.32
EV / EBIT39.12
EV / FCF13.08

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.50, meaning it holds 1.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio1.50
Quick Ratio1.46
Debt / Equity2.15
Debt / EBITDA0.06

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 39.85, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 33.28 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 15.70, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 39.27, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 816,305.74 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,455.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 130.73 indicates how many times Argan, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)39.85
Return on Assets (ROA)15.70
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)33.28
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)39.27
Revenue Per Employee816,305.74
Employee Count1,455.50
Inventory Turnover130.73

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. recorded 36.43M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 16.89, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 215.74M, leaving 179.31M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax36.43M
Effective Tax Rate16.89

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Argan, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 24.76% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 417.32, while the 200-day moving average is 517.41.

52-Week Price Change24.76%
50-Day Moving Average417.32
200-Day Moving Average517.41

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. generated 1.19B in revenue and converted that into 179.31M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 12.65. EBITDA reached 191.31M, while operating income came in at 182.50M.

Revenue1.19B
Gross Profit247.88M
Operating Income182.50M
Pretax Income215.74M
Net Income179.31M
EBITDA191.31M
EBIT182.50M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)12.65

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. holds 1.03B in cash and equivalents against 10.92M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -364.48M. Total book value stands at 506.84M, with working capital of 440.36M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.03B
Total Debt10.92M
Net Debt-364.48M
Equity (Book Value)506.84M
Book Value Per Share36.12
Working Capital440.36M

Cash Flow

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Argan, Inc. produced 555.18M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -9.48M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 545.70M - equivalent to 39.18 per share.

Operating Cash Flow555.18M
Capital Expenditures-9.48M
Free Cash Flow545.70M
FCF Per Share39.18

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. posted a gross margin of 20.86, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 15.36 and net profit margin of 15.09 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin20.86
Operating Margin15.36
Pretax Margin18.16
Profit Margin15.09
EBITDA Margin16.10

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. paid dividends of 2.01 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 15.64 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.62, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.85, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Argan, Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share2.01
Payout Ratio15.64
Shareholder Yield0.85
FCF Yield6.62

Stock Splits

Argan, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on October 9, 2001 with a 15:1 split ratio.

Last Split Date10/9/2001
Split Ratio15:1

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, Argan, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 7.68, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score7.68