Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) Momentum Rank: 3 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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JSE:ART Argent Industrial Ltd JSE:ART
70 GF Score
Price R40.80
GF Value R30.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Argent Industrial Momentum Rank?

Argent Industrial JSE:ART -0.24% 70 Momentum Rank is 3 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R30.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Argent Industrial has the Momentum Rank of 3.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Argent Industrial Momentum Rank Related Terms

JSE:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 3 mean?
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a Momentum Rank of 3 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Argent Industrial's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Argent Industrial's Momentum Rank too high?
Argent Industrial's current Momentum Rank of 3 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Momentum Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Argent Industrial's Momentum Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Argent Industrial's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for a Steel company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current Momentum Rank is 3, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 R30.19, compared to a current price of R40.80 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 3, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current Momentum Rank is 3 as of Aug. 31, 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 R40.80 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R30.19. GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:

  • Momentum Rank: 3 (50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: R30.19 vs. price of R40.80 (35.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 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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