Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.03 (As of Sep. 2025)

What is Argent Industrial LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Argent Industrial JSE:ART -0.27% 68 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.03 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.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Argent Industrial's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.03.

Argent Industrial's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Sep. 2024 (0.02) to Sep. 2025 (0.03). It may suggest that Argent Industrial is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Argent Industrial LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Argent Industrial LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Argent Industrial LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Argent Industrial Annual Data

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Argent Industrial LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Argent Industrial's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Mar. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )
	=	101.247	/	2856.182
	=	0.04

Argent Industrial's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Sep. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )
	=	96.195	/	2901.662
	=	0.03

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.03 mean?

Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.03 as of Sep. 2025. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors.

Is Argent Industrial's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Argent Industrial's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.03. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?

Argent Industrial's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.03 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Steel company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Steel industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.03. 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 R36.50 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.03. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.03 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 R36.50 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R23.59. GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.03
GF Value™: R23.59 vs. price of R36.50 (54.7% 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

Industry Basic Materials Steel

Comparable Companies JSE:ACL NUE XAMS:MT STLD BOM:500228 NSE:TATASTEEL RS TSE:5401 SHSE:600019 XKRX:005490 SHSE:600010 BOM:532286 ASX:BSL BOM:512455 SZSE:000708 OSTO:SSAB A TPE:2002 TX WBO:VOE BOM:526371

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

Website https://www.argent.co.za

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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