Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) Total Current Assets Explanation
In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value, and accounts receivable is considered worth 75% of its value. Therefore the liquidation value is lower than calculated from total current assets.
Argent Industrial's Liquidation Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is
* 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 Total Current Assets Related Terms
Argent Industrial Total Current Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial's Total Current 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.
* 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.
Total Current Assets is linked to the Current Ratio, which is the result of dividing total current assets by total current liabilities. It is frequently used as an indicator of a company's liquidity, its ability to meet short-term obligations.
What does a Total Current Assets of R1,814 Mil mean?
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a Total Current Assets of R1,814 Mil as of Sep. 2025. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Argent Industrial and its competitors.
Is Argent Industrial's Total Current Assets too high?
Argent Industrial's current Total Current Assets is R1,814 Mil. 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 Total Current Assets compare to NUE and STLD?
Argent Industrial's Total Current Assets of R1,814 Mil 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 Total Current Assets for a Steel company?
A good Total Current Assets depends on the Steel industry context. However, Total Current 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 Total Current Assets mean?
A high Total Current Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of assets with liquidity less than one year as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Argent Industrial and its competitors. Argent Industrial's current Total Current Assets is R1,814 Mil. 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 R36.50 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Current Assets is R1,814 Mil. 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 Total Current Assets calculated?
Total Current Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current Total Current Assets is R1,814 Mil 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 R36.50 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R23.59.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:
Total Current Assets: R1,814 Mil
GF Value™: R23.59 vs. price of R36.50 (54.7% above fair value)
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 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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