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Argent Industrial's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R2.80.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R5.43.
During the past 12 months, Argent Industrial's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 28.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Argent Industrial's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 105.40% per year. The lowest was -62.00% per year. And the median was 21.00% per year.
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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 EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Argent Industrial Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Argent Industrial Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Argent Industrial Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
JSE:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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.
Argent Industrial PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's PE Ratio falls into.
Argent Industrial Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Argent Industrial's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R5.43
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R5.43 mean?
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of R5.43 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #154 out of 455 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Argent Industrial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Argent Industrial's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R5.43. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #154 out of 455 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #154 out of 455 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Steel company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Steel industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R5.43. 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 R30.06, compared to a current price of R40.50 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R5.43. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is R5.43 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 R40.50 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R30.06.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): R5.43
GF Value™: R30.06 vs. price of R40.50 (34.7% 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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