Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.56 (As of Sep. 2025)


JSE:ART Argent Industrial Ltd JSE:ART
68 GF Score
Price R36.60
GF Value R23.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Argent Industrial Scaled Net Operating Assets?

Argent Industrial JSE:ART -2.40% 68 Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.56 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R23.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Argent Industrial's operating assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R2,355 Mil. Argent Industrial's operating liabilities for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R753 Mil. Argent Industrial's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was R2,856 Mil. Therefore, Argent Industrial's scaled net operating assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.56.


Argent Industrial Scaled Net Operating Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial's Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets Chart

Argent Industrial Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Scaled Net Operating Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 0.77 0.71 0.64 0.63

Argent Industrial Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 0.66 0.61 0.61 0.62 0.56

JSE:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: Scaled Net Operating Assets Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's Scaled Net Operating Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's Scaled Net Operating Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's Scaled Net Operating Assets falls into.


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Argent Industrial Scaled Net Operating Assets Calculation

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) is calculated as the difference between operating assets and operating liabilities, scaled by lagged total assets.

Argent Industrial's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(A: Mar. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (A: Mar. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (A: Mar. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Mar. 2024 )
=(2368.727-773.622)/2514.67
=0.63

where

Operating Assets(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=2856.182 - 487.455
=2368.727

Operating Liabilities(A: Mar. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=928.268 - 101.247 - 53.399
=773.622

Argent Industrial's Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA) for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Scaled Net Operating Assets (SNOA)(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Operating Assets (Q: Sep. 2025 )-Operating Liabilities (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2025 )
=(2354.935-752.695)/2856.182
=0.56

where

Operating Assets(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities
=2901.662 - 546.727
=2354.935

Operating Liabilities(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Liabilities - Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation - Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=899.387 - 96.195 - 50.497
=752.695

* 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.

What does a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.56 mean?
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.56 as of Sep. 2025. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors.
Is Argent Industrial's Scaled Net Operating Assets too high?
Argent Industrial's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.56. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Scaled Net Operating Assets compare to NUE and STLD?
Argent Industrial's Scaled Net Operating Assets of 0.56 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Scaled Net Operating Assets for a Steel company?
A good Scaled Net Operating Assets depends on the Steel industry context. However, Scaled Net Operating Assets 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 Scaled Net Operating Assets mean?
A high Scaled Net Operating Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Scaled net operating assets equals current-period operating assets less operating liabilities less prior-period total assets. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.56. 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 R23.59, compared to a current price of R36.60 — trading 55.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.56. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Scaled Net Operating Assets calculated?
Scaled Net Operating Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current Scaled Net Operating Assets is 0.56 as of Sep. 2025. 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 R36.60 is trading 55.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R23.59. GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:

  • Scaled Net Operating Assets: 0.56
  • GF Value™: R23.59 vs. price of R36.60 (55.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 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

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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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