Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 9.50% (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Below Median

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JSE:ART Argent Industrial Ltd JSE:ART
71 GF Score
Price R41.23
GF Value R30.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Argent Industrial 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate?

Argent Industrial JSE:ART +0.95% 71 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 9.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 21.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R30.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks better than 66.3% on this metric.

Argent Industrial's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was R2.80.

During the past 12 months, Argent Industrial's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 18.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 28.70% 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Argent Industrial was 105.40% per year. The lowest was -62.00% per year. And the median was 21.00% per year.


Argent Industrial  (JSE:ART) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation

EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.


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JSE:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.


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Argent Industrial 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 9.50% mean?
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 9.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Argent Industrial and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 21.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #153 out of 454 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Argent Industrial's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Argent Industrial's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 9.50% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 21.00. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #153 out of 454 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #153 out of 454 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Argent Industrial in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Steel company?
A good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate depends on the Steel industry context. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 9.50%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 21.00. 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 R30.21, compared to a current price of R41.23 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 9.50%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 21.00. 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 9.50% 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 R41.23 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R30.21. GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:

  • 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 9.50% (55% below median its 10-year median of 21.00)
  • GF Value™: R30.21 vs. price of R41.23 (36.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AILTF:USA
Address 8 Sinembe Crescent, Sinembe Park, First Floor, Ridge 63, PO Box 5108, La Lucia Ridge Office Estate, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4019
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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