ArganLTS:0HHO +2.21%81 Operating Margin % is 15.60% as of Apr. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 9.63. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HHO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $178.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,767 Construction companies, Argan ranks better than 83.7% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Argan's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $45 Mil. Argan's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $291 Mil. Therefore, Argan's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 15.60%.
Good Sign:
Argan Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argan's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0HHO'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.32 Med: 9.63 Max: 16.92
Current: 14.95
LTS:0HHO's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 83.7% of 1767
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 5.89
vs LTS:0HHO: 14.95
Argan's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
Argan's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $45 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $156 Mil.
Argan (LTS:0HHO) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Argan Operating Margin % Related Terms
Argan Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argan's Operating 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.
LTS:0HHO vs ACM, ECG, MYRG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Argan's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Argan Operating Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Argan's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argan's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Argan's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Argan (LTS:0HHO) has a Operating Margin % of 15.60% as of Apr. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Argan and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 9.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Argan ranks #288 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Argan's Operating Margin % too high?
Argan's current Operating Margin % of 15.60% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 9.63. The Construction industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Argan's value of 15.60% is 164.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argan ranks #288 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Argan has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argan's Operating Margin % compare to ACM and ECG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Argan ranks #288 out of 1767 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Argan in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.89. Argan's value of 15.60% is 164.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.63 vs. the industry median of 5.89, Argan 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 Operating Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Operating Margin % among Construction companies is 5.89, based on 1,767 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argan's current Operating Margin % of 15.60% is 164.9% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Argan and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argan's current Operating Margin % is 15.60%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 9.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argan (LTS:0HHO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $178.83, compared to a current price of $759.47 — trading 324.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 15.60%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 9.63 and 164.9% above the Construction industry median of 5.89. Argan's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argan (LTS:0HHO), the current Operating Margin % is 15.60% as of Apr. 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 Argan (LTS:0HHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $759.47 is trading 324.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $178.83.
GuruFocus considers Argan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HHO:
Operating Margin %: 15.60% (62% above median its 10-year median of 9.63)
GF Value™: $178.83 vs. price of $759.47 (324.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 164.9% above the Construction median (#288 of 1767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argan Inc is a United States-based construction firm that conducts operations through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, GPS, APC, TRC, and SMC. Through GPS and APC it provides a full range of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, maintenance, project development and technical consulting services to the power generation market, including the renewable energy sector, for a wide range of customers, including independent power project owners, public utilities, power plant heavy equipment suppliers and other commercial firms with power requirements in the U.S., Ireland and the U.K. It operates in three segments: Power Services, Industrial Services, and Teledata, out of which Power Services derives the majority of revenue.
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