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Argent IndustrialJSE:ART -0.34%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates JSE:ART with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R29.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks better than 51.57% on this metric.
Argent Industrial's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argent Industrial's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ART'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 4.34 Max: 6.11
Current: 3.51
During the past 13 years, Argent Industrial's highest Yield on Cost was 6.11. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 4.34.
JSE:ART's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 51.57% of 318
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.34
vs JSE:ART: 3.51
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Argent Industrial 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:ART vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Argent Industrial (JSE:ART) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.51 as of Jul. 14, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.34. Over the past decade, Argent Industrial's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #154 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Argent Industrial's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Argent Industrial's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.51 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 6.11. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. Argent Industrial's value of 3.51 is 5.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #154 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #154 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Argent Industrial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. Argent Industrial's value of 3.51 is 5.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Argent Industrial's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 6.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Argent Industrial 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.34, based on 318 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Argent Industrial's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.51 is 5.1% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argent Industrial's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.34. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R29.95, compared to a current price of R38.00 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 5.1% above the Steel industry median of 3.34. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Argent Industrial (JSE:ART), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51 as of Jul. 14, 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 (JSE:ART) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R38.00 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R29.95.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ART:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.51 (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.34)
GF Value™: R29.95 vs. price of R38.00 (26.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% above the Steel median (#154 of 318)
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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