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During the past 12 months, Argent Industrial's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Argent Industrial was 46.10% per year. The lowest was -32.10% per year. And the median was 14.00% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Argent Industrial 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
JSE:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.60% mean?
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.60% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Argent Industrial and its competitors.
Is Argent Industrial's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Argent Industrial's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.60%. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
Argent Industrial's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.60% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Steel company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Steel industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.60%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R30.05, compared to a current price of R39.00 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.60%. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.60% 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 R39.00 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R30.05.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 16.60%
GF Value™: R30.05 vs. price of R39.00 (29.8% 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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