Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) EPS (Basic): R5.28 (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


JSE:ART Argent Industrial Ltd JSE:ART
68 GF Score
Price R36.60
GF Value R23.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Argent Industrial EPS (Basic)?

Argent Industrial JSE:ART -2.40% 68 EPS (Basic) is R5.28 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R23.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Argent Industrial's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R2.63. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R5.28.

Argent Industrial's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R2.63. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R5.28.

Argent Industrial's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was R2.63. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 5.28.

During the past 12 months, Argent Industrial's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 17.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 14.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 29.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 32.90% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

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 21.05% per year.

Argent Industrial  (JSE:ART) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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 EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Argent Industrial EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Argent Industrial Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EPS (Basic)
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Argent Industrial Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
EPS (Basic) 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 2.24 2.18 2.32 2.64 2.63
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Argent Industrial EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Argent Industrial's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Mar. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(270.016-0)/54.431
=4.96

Argent Industrial's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Sep. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(142.259-0)/54.020
=2.63

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R5.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of R5.28 mean?
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a EPS (Basic) of R5.28 as of Sep. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors.
Is Argent Industrial's EPS (Basic) too high?
Argent Industrial's current EPS (Basic) is R5.28. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's EPS (Basic) compare to NUE and STLD?
Argent Industrial's EPS (Basic) of R5.28 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 EPS (Basic) for a Steel company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Steel industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current EPS (Basic) is R5.28. 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 R23.59, compared to a current price of R36.60 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is R5.28. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current EPS (Basic) is R5.28 as of Sep. 2025. 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 R36.60 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R23.59. GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:

  • EPS (Basic): R5.28
  • GF Value™: R23.59 vs. price of R36.60 (55.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 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.
68GF Score

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