Argent IndustrialAILTF 57 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.91% as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates AILTF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks better than 66.02% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-03), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Argent Industrial is 3.91%.
As of today (2026-07-03), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Argent Industrial is 3.38%.
AILTF's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 66.02% of 309
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs AILTF: 3.91
During the past 12 months, Argent Industrial's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Argent Industrial was 51.80% per year. The lowest was -50.50% per year. And the median was 14.50% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Argent Industrial Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
AILTF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Argent Industrial Forward Dividend Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Argent Industrial Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
ZAR 0.670000
2025-12-17
2025-12-19
2025-12-22
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:USD 0.059408
ZAR 0.670000
2025-08-27
2025-08-29
2025-09-01
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:USD 0.056511
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Argent Industrial's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.07960672
/
2.30
=
3.46 %
Current Share Price is $2.30. Argent Industrial's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.03980336 * 2 = $0.07960672.
Argent Industrial's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.91% mean?
Argent Industrial (AILTF) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.91% as of Jul. 03, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #105 out of 309 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Argent Industrial's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Argent Industrial's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.91%. The Steel industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90. Argent Industrial's value of 3.91% is 34.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #105 out of 309 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #105 out of 309 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Argent Industrial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90. Argent Industrial's value of 3.91% is 34.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Steel company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Steel companies is 2.90, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argent Industrial's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.91% is 34.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argent Industrial's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argent Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial (AILTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $2.30 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.91% and 34.8% above the Steel industry median of 2.90. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (AILTF), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.91% as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Argent Industrial (AILTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.30 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AILTF:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.91%
GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $2.30 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.8% above the Steel median (#105 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AILTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argent Industrial Ltd is a holding company that derives its income from the manufacturing and trading of steel and steel-related products, and properties. The company is organized into three operating divisions, namely Manufacturing, Steel trading, and Properties. The Manufacturing segment consists of manufacturing branded consumer goods. The steel trading segment makes up ferrous steel, aluminum, and stainless steel products. Steel products are also traded internally to the group's manufacturing businesses. The group charges rent for the properties. The company generates a majority of its revenue from manufacturing businesses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from South Africa and has a presence in the rest of the world.
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