AGX
IndustrialsArgan, Inc. · Engineering & Construction · $9B
What is Argan, Inc.?
Argan, Inc. is a mid-cap industrial services company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, focused on power generation and energy infrastructure. Its subsidiaries serve clients across the energy transition and beyond.
Argan earns revenue by delivering engineering, procurement, and construction services for power plants — including renewable facilities like solar fields, wind farms, and biomass plants. It also provides industrial fabrication services in the southeastern US and telecommunications infrastructure work such as underground boring and aerial cabling.
Argan was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Arlington, US.
- Power plant engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)
- Renewable energy facility development and commissioning
- Industrial pipe and vessel fabrication services
- Telecommunications infrastructure and underground cabling
Is AGX a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates AGX as Good overall.
AGX's Growth pillar stands out as Strong, reflecting meaningful business expansion in a sector benefiting from energy transition tailwinds. The Quality and Risk pillars both register as Good, suggesting a reasonably well-run operation with manageable financial risk.
The Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating limited durable competitive advantages, while the Valuation pillar is Elevated — meaning the market may already be pricing in much of the growth story.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does AGX pay dividends?
Yes — Argan, Inc. pays a dividend.
Argan pays a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among smaller industrial services companies. This suggests management is comfortable returning capital to shareholders alongside funding project-based growth. Income-focused investors may find this cadence appealing.
When does AGX report earnings?
Argan, Inc. reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.
The company's Growth pillar is rated Strong, pointing to above-average revenue momentum relative to sector peers. Project-based businesses like Argan can see quarterly variability depending on contract timing and project completions.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit Argan's investor relations page directly.
AGX Price History
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Argan, Inc. do?
Argan provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for power generation facilities — including renewable energy projects like solar and wind farms. It also operates industrial fabrication and telecommunications infrastructure businesses, primarily in the United States.
Does AGX pay dividends?
Yes, Argan pays a regular dividend. This is notable for a mid-cap industrial services company and may appeal to investors seeking income alongside exposure to energy infrastructure growth. Check Argan's investor relations page for the current dividend schedule.
When does AGX report earnings?
Argan reports on a quarterly cadence like most US-listed companies. Because it operates on project-based contracts, results can vary quarter to quarter. Visit Argan's investor relations page for the latest earnings calendar.
Is AGX a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates AGX as Good overall. Its Growth pillar is Strong and both Quality and Risk are Good. However, the Moat is Weak and Valuation is Elevated, which are factors worth weighing. The complete analysis is available to Pro members.
Is AGX overvalued?
AGX carries an Elevated Valuation rating in the UQS framework, suggesting the current price reflects a meaningful growth premium relative to sector peers. Whether that premium is justified depends on how the company's growth trajectory develops.
What is AGX's market cap bracket?
Argan, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap company, placing it between smaller niche contractors and large diversified engineering firms in the industrial services sector.
Is AGX a long-term quality stock?
As a long-term quality indicator, AGX scores Good overall. Its Strong Growth and Good Risk profile are positives, but the Weak Moat suggests the company may face difficulty sustaining competitive advantages over a long horizon. Pro members can view the full pillar detail.
What sector does AGX belong to?
Argan operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within engineering and construction services for the power generation and energy infrastructure market — a segment increasingly shaped by the global shift toward renewable energy.
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AGX — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 65.0 | 77.8 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 28.9 | -0.2 |
| May 22, 2026 | 65.2 | 78.0 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 29.7 | -0.2 |
| May 21, 2026 | 65.4 | 78.2 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 30.6 | +0.4 |
| May 20, 2026 | 65.0 | 77.0 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 30.0 | +0.3 |
| May 19, 2026 | 64.7 | 77.0 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 28.4 | +0.3 |
| May 16, 2026 | 64.4 | 77.0 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| May 15, 2026 | 64.4 | 77.0 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| May 14, 2026 | 64.4 | 77.0 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 26.4 | -0.3 |
| May 13, 2026 | 64.7 | 77.5 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| May 12, 2026 | 64.7 | 77.5 | 33.0 | 99.8 | 86.8 | 27.2 | +2.6 |
AGX — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 77.8/100 (25%)Argan, Inc. demonstrates outstanding capital efficiency and profitability, placing it among the highest-quality businesses in the market.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 99.8/100 (20%)Argan, Inc. is growing rapidly with strong revenue and earnings expansion.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 86.8/100 (15%)Argan, Inc. carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 28.9/100 (15%)Argan, Inc. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 33/100 (25%)Argan, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for AGX.
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How is the AGX UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Argan, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Argan, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Argan, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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