AILTF (Argent Industrial) ROCE %: 20.21% (As of Mar. 2026)


AILTF Argent Industrial Ltd AILTF
57 GF Score
Price $2.30
GF Value $1.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Argent Industrial ROCE %?

Argent Industrial AILTF 57 ROCE % is 20.21% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Argent Industrial's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.21%.

Argent Industrial  (OTCPK:AILTF) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Argent Industrial ROCE % Related Terms

Argent Industrial ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial's ROCE % 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.

Argent Industrial ROCE % Chart

Argent Industrial Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Argent Industrial Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
ROCE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.59 19.69 19.34 19.46 20.21
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Argent Industrial ROCE % Calculation

Argent Industrial's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=25.239/( ( (156.387 - 41.203) + (173.321 - 39.812) )/ 2 )
=25.239/( (115.184+133.509)/ 2 )
=25.239/124.3465
=20.30 %

Argent Industrial's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Sep. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=26.148/( ( (166.521 - 41.299) + (173.321 - 39.812) )/ 2 )
=26.148/( ( 125.222 + 133.509 )/ 2 )
=26.148/129.3655
=20.21 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 20.21% mean?
Argent Industrial (AILTF) has a ROCE % of 20.21% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Argent Industrial's ROCE % too high?
Argent Industrial's current ROCE % is 20.21%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.51. Argent Industrial's value of 20.21% is 266.8% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Argent Industrial's ROCE % of 20.21% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.51. Argent Industrial's value of 20.21% is 266.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.51, based on 620 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argent Industrial's current ROCE % of 20.21% is 266.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argent Industrial's current ROCE % is 20.21%. 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 ROCE % is 20.21% and 266.8% above the Steel industry median of 5.51. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (AILTF), the current ROCE % is 20.21% 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:

  • ROCE %: 20.21%
  • GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $2.30 (29.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 266.8% above the Steel median

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges ART:South Africa
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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