Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) Institutional Ownership: 7.19% (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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JSE:ART Argent Industrial Ltd JSE:ART
72 GF Score
Price R38.00
GF Value R29.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Argent Industrial Institutional Ownership?

Argent Industrial JSE:ART -0.34% 72 Institutional Ownership is 7.19% as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R29.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Argent Industrial's institutional ownership is 7.19%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Argent Industrial's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Argent Industrial's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 0.00%.

Argent Industrial Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Argent Industrial Institutional Ownership Chart

Argent Industrial Historical Data

The historical data trend for Argent Industrial can be seen below:

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Institutional Ownership 6.35 6.35 6.54 6.45 7.07 7.12 7.22 7.25 7.19 7.19
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Argent Industrial Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 7.19% mean?
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a Institutional Ownership of 7.19% as of Jul. 15, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors.
Is Argent Industrial's Institutional Ownership too high?
Argent Industrial's current Institutional Ownership is 7.19%. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Institutional Ownership compare to NUE and STLD?
Argent Industrial's Institutional Ownership of 7.19% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Steel company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Steel industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current Institutional Ownership is 7.19%. 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 R29.95, compared to a current price of R38.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 7.19%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current Institutional Ownership is 7.19% as of Jul. 15, 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 R38.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R29.95. GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:

  • Institutional Ownership: 7.19%
  • GF Value™: R29.95 vs. price of R38.00 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 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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