Argent IndustrialJSE:ART +2.47%73 Buyback Yield % is 0.79 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R23.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks better than 72.78% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Argent Industrial's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* 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.
JSE:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback 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 Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.79 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. This is 84% below median its historical median of 4.89. Over the past decade, Argent Industrial's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.53 to 31.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #43 out of 158 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Argent Industrial's Buyback Yield % too high?
Argent Industrial's current Buyback Yield % of 0.79 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 4.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 31.27. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #43 out of 158 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Buyback Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #43 out of 158 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Argent Industrial in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Argent Industrial's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.53 to 31.27 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current Buyback Yield % is 0.79, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 4.89. 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 R23.61, compared to a current price of R37.40 — trading 58.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.79, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 4.89. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.79 as of Jul. 01, 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 R37.40 is trading 58.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R23.61.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:
Buyback Yield %: 0.79 (84% below median its 10-year median of 4.89)
GF Value™: R23.61 vs. price of R37.40 (58.4% above fair value)
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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