The current price-to-earnings ratio for Argan stock as of Apr 28, 2025 is 23.92. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $6.35 and the stock price of $151.88 per share. The P/E ratio has increased by 2.1% from the past four quarters average of 23.4.
AGX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Argan for the last ten years is 30.34. The current PE ratio of 23.92 is 21% below the historical average. In the past ten years, AGX's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jul 2019 quarter at 411.5, when the stock price was $41.15 and the EPS was $0.1. The lowest value was in the Jan 2018 quarter, when it reached 9.4 with a price of $43.6 and an EPS of $4.64.
Argan PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 44.53% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -47.84% in 2013
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.54 | 17.58% | $136.8 | $6.35 |
| 2024 | 18.32 | 10.43% | $44.33 | $2.42 |
| 2023 | 16.59 | 8.5% | $38.99 | $2.35 |
| 2022 | 15.29 | -46.24% | $37.15 | $2.43 |
| 2021 | 28.44 | N/A | $43.23 | $1.52 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $42.11 | -$2.73 |
| 2019 | 12.64 | 34.47% | $42.22 | $3.34 |
AGX average PE ratio chart
AGX's current P/E ratio is above the 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
AGX PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks NDSN and KBR, AGX's PE ratio stands higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PRIM Primoris Services Corp | 18.19 | $3.29B |
| KBR Kbr Inc | 18.95 | $7B |
| NDSN Nordson Corp | 23.86 | $10.74B |
| AGX Argan Inc | 24.16 | $2.09B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Argan's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for AGX stock as of Apr 28, 2025, stands at 23.92.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Argan (AGX)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for AGX stock is 20.18.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Argan (AGX)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for AGX stock is 23.92.
What is the highest PE ratio for AGX?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 411.5 and it was in the Jul 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for AGX compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of AGX is 21% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is AGX's PE ratio calculated (Argan PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 28, 2025), Argan's stock price is $151.88. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $6.35. Therefore, Argan's P/E ratio for today is 23.92. PE RATIO(23.92) = STOCK PRICE($151.88) / TTM EPS($6.35)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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