Argan (LTS:0HHO) ROA %: 14.90% (As of Apr. 2026) — 77% Above Median

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LTS:0HHO Argan Inc LTS:0HHO
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Price $595.09
GF Value $182.02
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What is Argan ROA %?

Argan LTS:0HHO -1.40% 78 ROA % is 14.90% as of Apr. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 8.42. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HHO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $182.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,783 Construction companies, Argan ranks better than 95.68% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Argan's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $184 Mil. Argan's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $1,236 Mil. Therefore, Argan's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 14.90%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Argan's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0HHO' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.85   Med: 8.42   Max: 15.51
Current: 15.51

During the past 13 years, Argan's highest ROA % was 15.51%. The lowest was -8.85%. And the median was 8.42%.

LTS:0HHO's ROA % is ranked better than
95.68% of 1783 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.87 vs LTS:0HHO: 15.51

Argan  (LTS:0HHO) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=184.252/1236.396
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(184.252 / 1163.816)*(1163.816 / 1236.396)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=15.83 %*0.9413
=14.90 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


Argan ROA % Related Terms


Argan ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argan's ROA % 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.

Argan ROA % Chart

Argan Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
ROA %
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Argan Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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LTS:0HHO vs BLD, ACM, ECG: ROA % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Argan's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Argan's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Argan's ROA % falls into.


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Argan ROA % Calculation

Argan's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Jan. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (A: Jan. 2025 )+Total Assets (A: Jan. 2026 ))/ count )
=137.774/( (836.227+1186.354)/ 2 )
=137.774/1011.2905
=13.62 %

Argan's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=184.252/( (1186.354+1286.438)/ 2 )
=184.252/1236.396
=14.90 %

* 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 14.90% mean?
Argan (LTS:0HHO) has a ROA % of 14.90% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Argan and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 8.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Argan ranks #77 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Argan's ROA % too high?
Argan's current ROA % of 14.90% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 8.42. The Construction industry median ROA % is 2.87. Argan's value of 14.90% is 419.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argan ranks #77 out of 1783 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Argan has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argan's ROA % compare to BLD and ACM?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Argan ranks #77 out of 1783 companies for ROA %. This places Argan in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.87. Argan's value of 14.90% is 419.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.42 vs. the industry median of 2.87, 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 ROA % for a Construction company?
The median ROA % among Construction companies is 2.87, based on 1,783 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argan's current ROA % of 14.90% is 419.2% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Argan and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROA % is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argan's current ROA % is 14.90%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 8.42. 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 $182.02, compared to a current price of $595.09 — trading 226.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 14.90%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 8.42 and 419.2% above the Construction industry median of 2.87. Argan's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argan (LTS:0HHO), the current ROA % is 14.90% 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 $595.09 is trading 226.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $182.02. GuruFocus considers Argan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0HHO:

  • ROA %: 14.90% (77% above median its 10-year median of 8.42)
  • GF Value™: $182.02 vs. price of $595.09 (226.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 419.2% above the Construction median (#77 of 1783)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AGX:USA1AW:Germany
Address 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 440, Arlington, VA, USA, 22203
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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