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Argent IndustrialJSE:ART +0.62%71 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 12.70. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R30.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks better than 76.07% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Argent Industrial's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Argent Industrial was 31.60% per year. The lowest was -4.10% per year. And the median was 12.70% per year.
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Argent Industrial 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
JSE:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Argent Industrial 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.70% mean?
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.70% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Argent Industrial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #145 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Argent Industrial's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Argent Industrial's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.70% is near median its 10-year median of 12.70. The Steel industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Argent Industrial's value of 12.70% is 195.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #145 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #145 out of 606 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Argent Industrial in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Argent Industrial's value of 12.70% is 195.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.70 vs. the industry median of 4.30, Argent Industrial has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Steel company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Steel companies is 4.30, based on 606 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argent Industrial's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.70% is 195.3% 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 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Argent Industrial and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argent Industrial's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.70. 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 (JSE:ART) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R30.26, compared to a current price of R40.75 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.70 and 195.3% above the Steel industry median of 4.30. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.70% as of Mar. 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 (JSE:ART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R40.75 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R30.26.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 12.70% (near median its 10-year median of 12.70)
GF Value™: R30.26 vs. price of R40.75 (34.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195.3% above the Steel median (#145 of 606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ART 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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