Argent IndustrialAILTF 57 OCF Margin % is 11.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 8.34. GuruFocus rates AILTF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks better than 77.45% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argent Industrial's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AILTF'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.34 Med: 8.34 Max: 13.1
Current: 11.65
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Argent Industrial was 13.10%. The lowest was 4.34%. And the median was 8.34%.
AILTF's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 77.45% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs AILTF: 11.65
Argent Industrial OCF Margin % Related Terms
Argent Industrial OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial's OCF Margin % 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (AILTF) has a OCF Margin % of 11.83% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 8.34. Over the past decade, Argent Industrial's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.34 to 13.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #138 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Argent Industrial's OCF Margin % too high?
Argent Industrial's current OCF Margin % of 11.83% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 8.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.34 to a high of 13.10. The Steel industry median OCF Margin % is 5.10. Argent Industrial's value of 11.83% is 132% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #138 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's OCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #138 out of 612 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Argent Industrial in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.10. Argent Industrial's value of 11.83% is 132% above this benchmark. Historically, Argent Industrial's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.34 to 13.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.34 vs. the industry median of 5.10, Argent Industrial has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Steel company?
The median OCF Margin % among Steel companies is 5.10, based on 612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argent Industrial's current OCF Margin % of 11.83% is 132% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argent Industrial's current OCF Margin % is 11.83%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 8.34. 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 (AILTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $2.30 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 11.83%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 8.34 and 132% above the Steel industry median of 5.10. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (AILTF), the current OCF Margin % is 11.83% 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 (AILTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.30 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AILTF:
OCF Margin %: 11.83% (42% above median its 10-year median of 8.34)
GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $2.30 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132% above the Steel median (#138 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AILTF 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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