Argan, Inc. (AGX) — Stock Score Summary

Argan, Inc. (AGX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (15/100), and Momentum (73/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Argan is an asset-light EPC firm specializing in gas-fired power plants and renewable energy integration. As AI data centers and nearshored manufacturing facilities surge in the US, the power grid faces an unprecedented capacity bottleneck. Argan is uniquely positioned to capture this buildout with its net-cash balance sheet, high ROIC, and deep relationships, offering an asymmetric play on the physical infrastructure required to power the AI and nearshoring revolution.

Argan, Inc. operates as a holding company providing comprehensive services to the power industry, primarily through its Gemma Power Systems subsidiary which specializes in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of power plants. The company holds a strong position in the market for gas-fired and renewable energy power generation infrastructure, capitalizing on the global energy transition. Argan is a significant EPC contractor known for its expertise in building efficient power facilities.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$623.36
Market Cap$9.5B
P/E (TTM)60.58
P/E (Forward)46.21
Price/Book20.81
Return on Equity33.8%
Return on Invested Capital28.4%
Debt/Equity1.38
Gross Margin20.3%
Operating Margin18.2%
Revenue Growth12.7%
Dividend Yield0.3%
Free Cash Flow$341M

Argan, Inc. operates in the Engineering & Construction industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Argan, Inc.’s (AGX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Argan, Inc. (AGX) is 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (15), and Momentum (73) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Argan, Inc. have an economic moat?
Argan, Inc. (AGX) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Argan, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Argan, Inc. (AGX) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Argan, Inc. in?
Argan, Inc. (AGX) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Engineering & Construction industry (United States).