Argan (HAM:1AW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 22.19 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 637% Above Median

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HAM:1AW Argan Inc HAM:1AW
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Price €486.40
GF Value €158.05
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What is Argan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Argan HAM:1AW +17.15% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.19 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 637% above its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates HAM:1AW with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €158.05. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,345 Construction companies, Argan ranks worse than 98.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Argan's current share price is €486.40. Argan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €21.92. Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 22.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:1AW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52   Med: 3.01   Max: 28.07
Current: 20.92

During the past years, Argan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 28.07. The lowest was 1.52. And the median was 3.01.

HAM:1AW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.29% of 1345 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs HAM:1AW: 20.92

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Argan's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €28.877. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €21.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Argan  (HAM:1AW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Argan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Argan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Argan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Argan Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.91 1.79 1.91 5.54 13.18

Argan Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.08 9.58 11.78 13.18 24.57

HAM:1AW vs TTEK, FLR, ACA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Argan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Argan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=486.40/21.92
=22.19

* 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.

Argan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Argan's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=28.877/333.0200*333.0200
=28.877

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Argan Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 15.415 240.628 21.334
201610 15.795 241.729 21.760
201701 17.734 242.839 24.320
201704 18.938 244.524 25.792
201707 19.252 244.786 26.191
201710 19.056 246.663 25.728
201801 18.861 247.867 25.341
201804 18.797 250.546 24.985
201807 20.442 252.006 27.014
201810 22.328 252.885 29.403
201901 22.194 251.712 29.363
201904 20.598 255.548 26.842
201907 20.516 256.571 26.629
201910 20.217 257.346 26.162
202001 19.550 257.971 25.237
202004 19.708 256.389 25.598
202007 17.900 259.101 23.007
202010 17.819 260.388 22.789
202101 16.765 261.582 21.344
202104 17.446 267.054 21.755
202107 18.176 273.003 22.172
202110 19.008 276.589 22.886
202201 18.910 281.148 22.399
202204 19.224 289.109 22.144
202207 19.671 296.276 22.111
202210 20.376 298.012 22.770
202301 19.392 299.170 21.586
202304 18.897 303.363 20.744
202307 19.296 305.691 21.021
202310 20.231 307.671 21.898
202401 20.168 308.417 21.777
202404 20.466 313.548 21.737
202407 21.043 314.540 22.279
202410 22.238 315.664 23.461
202501 24.930 317.671 26.135
202504 23.746 320.795 24.651
202507 24.396 323.048 25.149
202510 25.988 0.000
202601 28.198 325.252 28.871
202604 28.877 333.020 28.877

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.19 mean?
Argan (HAM:1AW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.19 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Argan and its competitors. This is 637% above median its historical median of 3.01. Over the past decade, Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 28.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Argan ranks #1322 out of 1345 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Argan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.19 is 637% above median its 10-year median of 3.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 28.07. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Argan's value of 22.19 is 1846.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argan ranks #1322 out of 1345 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Argan has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TTEK and FLR?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Argan ranks #1322 out of 1345 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Argan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Argan's value of 22.19 is 1846.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Argan's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 28.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Argan 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.14, based on 1,345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.19 is 1846.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Argan and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.19, which is 637% above median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argan stock overvalued right now?
Argan (HAM:1AW) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.19. The stock's GF Value™ is €158.05, compared to a current price of €486.40 — trading 207.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.19, which is 637% above median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 1846.5% above the Construction industry median of 1.14. Argan's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argan (HAM:1AW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.19 as of Aug. 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 Argan (HAM:1AW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €486.40 is trading 207.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €158.05.

Key valuation signals for HAM:1AW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 22.19 (637% above median its 10-year median of 3.01)
  • GF Value™: €158.05 vs. price of €486.40 (207.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1846.5% above the Construction median (#1322 of 1345)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:1AW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Argan Business Description

Address 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 440, Arlington, VA, USA, 22203
Argan Inc is a United States-based construction firm that conducts operations through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, GPS, APC, TRC, and SMC. Through GPS and APC it provides a full range of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, maintenance, project development and technical consulting services to the power generation market, including the renewable energy sector, for a wide range of customers, including independent power project owners, public utilities, power plant heavy equipment suppliers and other commercial firms with power requirements in the U.S., Ireland and the U.K. It operates in three segments: Power Services, Industrial Services, and Teledata, out of which Power Services derives the majority of revenue.
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