Argan, Inc.
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PositoAI's own ratios from Argan, Inc.'s yearly results (2023–2026), compared with Industrials companies in United States. Tap ? on any ratio for what it means.
What stands out
- Self-Funding Ratio: Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 52.9 times. Higher than almost all Industrials companies in United States.
- Debt Due Cover Ratio: Debt due within a year is covered 164.8 times by its yearly operating cash. Higher than 96% of Industrials companies in United States.
- Cash Cushion Ratio: Cash, after subtracting all debt, equals 19% of its market value (net cash). Higher than 90% of Industrials companies in United States.
Cash quality
Profit Cash Ratio
$274Over the last 3 years, every $100 of reported profit came with $274 of operating cash.
Higher than 87% of Industrials companies in United States.
Self-Funding Ratio
52.9×Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 52.9 times.
Higher than almost all Industrials companies in United States.
Cash Locked Ratio
$12For every $100 of sales, $12 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against $10 tied up three years earlier.
Less money tied up than 78% of Industrials companies in United States.
Growth quality
Steadiness Ratio
3/3 · 2/3Sales grew in 3 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 2 of 3.
Steadier than 79% of Industrials companies in United States.
Growth Efficiency Ratio
$21Sales grew 108% in 3 years; of every extra $100 of sales, $21 became extra profit.
Higher than 71% of Industrials companies in United States.
Asset Productivity Ratio
+108% / +142%In 3 years sales changed by +108% while total assets changed by +142%. Assets grew faster than sales.
Balance-sheet strength
Debt Due Cover Ratio
164.8×Debt due within a year is covered 164.8 times by its yearly operating cash.
Higher than 96% of Industrials companies in United States.
Cash Cushion Ratio
+19%Cash, after subtracting all debt, equals 19% of its market value (net cash).
Higher than 90% of Industrials companies in United States.
Tangible Assets Ratio
98%Of every $100 the company owns, $98 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles.
More tangible than 89% of Industrials companies in United States.
Tangible Net Worth Ratio
94%Of every $100 of net worth, $94 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies.
More tangible than 87% of Industrials companies in United States.
Shareholders
Standard fundamentals
P/E, P/B, ROE, debt, growth and more (13)
Argan, Inc. owes $0.64 for every $1 it owns. Net profit rose 61% in the year to Jan 2026, and grew 61% a year on average over 3 years.
Compared with Industrials companies in United States · latest annual results Jan 2026.
P/E ratio
26.1Investors pay $26.1 for every $1 of Argan, Inc.'s yearly profit, higher than 50% of Industrials companies in United States.
P/B ratio
9.14The share price is 9.14 times Argan, Inc.'s book value per share, higher than 89% of Industrials companies in United States.
Market cap
$4.6 BThe total market value of all of Argan, Inc.'s shares at today's price (share price × number of shares), larger than 65% of Industrials companies in United States. PosiCap size class: Meso Cap.
Net worth (book value)
$507 MWhat Argan, Inc. would have left on paper if it sold everything it owns and paid everything it owes, from its latest balance sheet (31 Jul 2026).
Book value per share
$36.13Net worth divided by the number of shares. The share price of $330.30 is 9.1 times this, which is the P/B above.
Return on equity (ROE)
39.9%Argan, Inc. earned 39.9% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 93% of Industrials companies in United States.
Owes vs Owns
0.64×Argan, Inc. owes $0.64 for every $1 it owns (moderate), higher than 64% of Industrials companies in United States.
Dividend yield
0.81%Argan, Inc. pays 0.81% of its share price as dividends a year, lower than 71% of dividend-paying Industrials companies in United States.
Revenue growth
+8%Revenue rose 8% in the year to Jan 2026, and grew 28% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit growth
+61%Net profit rose 61% in the year to Jan 2026, and grew 61% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit margin
14.6%Argan, Inc. keeps $15 of every $100 of revenue as net profit.
Cash quality
3.0×Cash from Argan, Inc.'s business was 3.0× its reported profit in the year to Jan 2026 — its profit turned into cash.
Cash vs debt
Net cashArgan, Inc. held $892 M more cash than debt (net cash) at Jan 2026.
Questions
What is Argan, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Investors pay $26.1 for every $1 of Argan, Inc.'s yearly profit, higher than 50% of Industrials companies in United States.
How is P/B calculated on PositoAI?
P/B is market cap divided by net worth from the latest balance sheet. For Argan, Inc.: $4.6 B ÷ $507 M (31 Jul 2026) = 9.1.
What is Argan, Inc.'s return on equity?
Argan, Inc. earned 39.9% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 93% of Industrials companies in United States.
How much does Argan, Inc. owe compared with what it owns?
Argan, Inc. owes $0.64 for every $1 it owns (moderate), higher than 64% of Industrials companies in United States.
Does Argan, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. Argan, Inc. pays 0.81% of its share price as dividends a year, lower than 71% of dividend-paying Industrials companies in United States.
Is Argan, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Revenue rose 8% in the year to Jan 2026, and grew 28% a year on average over 3 years.
Figures from the company's yearly results and PositoAI's own data. Full tables are on the Go Deep tab. What each figure means. PositoAI is for research and education only and is not investment advice.