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Grupo ArgosBOG:GRUPOARGOS 47 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.11% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates BOG:GRUPOARGOS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of COP12,020.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 398 Building Materials companies, Grupo Argos ranks better than 75.88% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Grupo Argos's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was COP349,028 Mil. Grupo Argos's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was COP8,484,621 Mil. Therefore, Grupo Argos's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo Argos's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BOG:GRUPOARGOS'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.12 Med: 6 Max: 24.96
Current: 12.92
During the past 13 years, Grupo Argos's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 24.96%. The lowest was -1.12%. And the median was 6.00%.
BOG:GRUPOARGOS's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 75.88% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.055
vs BOG:GRUPOARGOS: 12.92
Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Grupo Argos Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Grupo Argos Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo Argos's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
BOG:GRUPOARGOS vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Grupo Argos's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Grupo Argos Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupo Argos's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Argos's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.11% mean?
Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.11% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Grupo Argos and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Argos ranks #96 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Grupo Argos' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Grupo Argos' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.11% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. The Building Materials industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.06. Grupo Argos' value of 4.11% is 18.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Argos ranks #96 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupo Argos has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Argos' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Grupo Argos ranks #96 out of 398 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Grupo Argos in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.06. Grupo Argos' value of 4.11% is 18.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.06, Grupo Argos has consistently been below 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Building Materials company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Building Materials companies is 5.06, based on 398 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Grupo Argos's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 4.11% is 18.7% below 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Grupo Argos and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Argos's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.11%, which is 32% 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 Grupo Argos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is COP12,020.94, compared to a current price of COP17,000.00 — trading 41.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.11%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 18.7% below the Building Materials industry median of 5.06. Grupo Argos' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.11% 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 Grupo Argos (BOG:GRUPOARGOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Argos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of COP17,000.00 is trading 41.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of COP12,020.94.
GuruFocus considers Grupo Argos to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOG:GRUPOARGOS:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 4.11% (32% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: COP12,020.94 vs. price of COP17,000.00 (41.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.7% below the Building Materials median (#96 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOG:GRUPOARGOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Argos SA is a holding company with businesses spanning multiple industries including cement, energy, highway and airport construction, port operations, real estate, and coal. The Cement segment, which generates the majority of revenue, has a majority ownership stake in Cementos Argos, which manufactures and sells cement, concrete, and cement-related products in multiple countries throughout the Americas. The Energy segment has a majority ownership stake in a company named Celsia, which generates and sells gas, thermal energy, and hydroelectric energy throughout Central and South America.
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