Argo Investments Limited Ratios | P/E, ROE & Valuation

On the Key Ratios page for Argo Investments Limited (ARG), the latest P/E of 25.6 frames valuation, while ROE 3.97% and ROIC 3.46% indicates profitability and capital efficiency. Together with the current ratio of 1.41 and debt-to-equity 0.00, these signals help you judge whether valuation is supported by fundamentals across the historical rows.

Financial Performance Ratios

ARG Historical Per Share Metrics

9 years
Metric (FY)TTM20232022202120202019201820172016
Revenue per Share$0.41$0.38$0.39$0.45$0.26$0.31$0.44$0.34$0.34
Net Income per Share$0.35$0.33$0.36$0.43$0.24$0.28$0.41$0.31$0.31
Operating Cash Flow per Share$0.28$0.33$0.31$0.27$0.21$0.30$0.33$0.26$0.31
Free Cash Flow per Share$0.28$0.33$0.31$0.27$0.21$0.30$0.33$0.26$0.31
Cash per Share$0.02$0.16$0.18$0.22$0.26$0.25$0.32$0.33$0.36
Book Value per Share$8.87$8.38$7.96$7.69$7.81$6.58$7.40$7.27$6.85
Tangible Book Value per Share$8.87$8.38$7.97$7.70$7.81$6.58$7.40$7.27$6.85
Interest Debt per Share$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
CAPEX per Share$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

ARG Historical Valuation Ratios

9 years
Metric (FY)TTM20232022202120202019201820172016
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.6325.8324.2820.637.125.8819.7225.4424.98
Price to Book (P/B)1.011.031.11.141.141.091.091.11.12
Price to Sales (P/S)21.8922.8822.319.4334.7923.2518.4423.4722.83
Enterprise Value to EBITDA22.6623.3823.9319.5532.682418.2523.822.44
EV to Sales21.8422.5521.8819.0233.8322.4917.7423.0221.93
EV to Operating Cash Flow31.4425.5327.6632.2141.7823.4923.4730.2624.04
EV to Free Cash Flow31.4425.5827.6732.2241.7823.4923.5130.2624.04
Enterprise Value$6.73B$6.44B$6.47B$6.31B$6.28B$4.99B$5.55B$5.46B$5.07B

ARG Historical Profitability Ratios

9 years
Metric (FY)TTM20232022202120202019201820172016
Return on Equity (ROE)3.97%3.98%4.53%5.55%3.08%4.22%5.55%4.31%4.48%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)3.46%3.40%3.65%4.82%2.83%3.64%4.80%3.67%3.89%
Return on Tangible Assets3.41%3.42%3.94%4.87%2.63%3.77%4.83%3.74%3.92%
Earnings Yield3.95%3.87%4.12%4.85%2.70%3.86%5.07%3.93%4.00%
Free Cash Flow Yield3.17%3.85%3.55%3.04%2.33%4.12%4.09%3.24%3.99%
Dividend Yield4.29%3.24%3.07%2.73%2.54%3.71%3.19%3.20%3.22%

ARG Historical Liquidity & Financial Strength

9 years
Metric (FY)TTM20232022202120202019201820172016
Current Ratio1.414.136.924.344.7116.9412.0134.34100.4
Interest Coverage1105.2900000005949.53
Income Quality0.810.860.630.861.070.810.821
Debt to Equity000000000
Debt to Assets0.03%0.02%0.00%0.01%0.01%0.02%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Net Debt to EBITDA-0.05-0.35-0.46-0.42-0.93-0.81-0.72-0.47-0.93

ARG Historical Efficiency Ratios

9 years
Metric (FY)TTM20232022202120202019201820172016
Receivables Turnover12.327.968.0210.836.9513.373.661.924.4
Payables Turnover05.0991.49-0.48-19.194.88000
Inventory Turnover00-18.170.3700000
Days Sales Outstanding29.6345.8545.5233.7152.5427.2999.71189.6583.01
Days Payables Outstanding071.73.99-759.2-19.0274.73000
Days of Inventory on Hand00-20.09985.500000

ARG Historical Market Metrics

9 years
Metric (FY)TTM20232022202120202019201820172016
Enterprise Value to EBITDA22.6623.3823.9319.5532.682418.2523.822.44
Market Cap$6.75B$6.53B$6.60B$6.45B$6.46B$5.16B$5.77B$5.57B$5.28B
Enterprise Value$6.73B$6.44B$6.47B$6.31B$6.28B$4.99B$5.55B$5.46B$5.07B
Dividend Yield4.29%3.24%3.07%2.73%2.54%3.71%3.19%3.20%3.22%
Payout Ratio104.48%83.59%74.60%56.20%94.29%96.00%62.92%81.44%80.31%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argo Investments Limited stock overvalued based on its P/E ratio?

On this page, ARG's current P/E is 25.6, compared with a multi-year average around 25.5. When the current P/E sits near its historical average, valuation may be broadly "in line." Investors typically then focus on trend direction (whether profitability and cash-flow metrics are improving) and balance-sheet risk (liquidity and leverage) rather than treating the P/E in isolation.

What is Argo Investments Limited market cap?

Market cap is the market value of a company's equity and is commonly calculated as share price multiplied by shares outstanding. The latest market cap shown in the table is $6.75B. Pair market cap with valuation multiples (P/E, P/B, P/S) so you can evaluate whether size also corresponds with "quality" and profitability. For a wider view across stocks, you can also use the stock screener.

What is a good P/E ratio for Argo Investments Limited compared to its industry?

There isn't one universal "good" P/E - P/E should be judged against the business model and expected growth for its sector. A practical approach is: (1) compare the P/E on this page to Argo Investments Limited's own historical range (shown across the table's rows), and (2) benchmark against peer companies using the Screener's P/E filters and the Peers Comparison/Compare tools. If profitability (ROE/ROIC) and cash-flow strength are improving, a higher P/E can be more defensible; if returns are slipping, even a lower P/E may be a value trap.

How does Argo Investments Limited compare to its competitors in key financial ratios?

The fastest way to compare Argo Investments Limited with competitors is to use the built-in "Peers Comparison" section on this page and the Compare tool. Focus on a small set of ratios that work together: P/E for valuation, ROE/ROIC for profitability and capital efficiency, current ratio and interest coverage for liquidity and solvency, and debt-to-equity for leverage risk. When you see Argo Investments Limited outperform peers on profitability while keeping valuation and leverage reasonable, it often signals stronger fundamentals.

Is Argo Investments Limited financially strong based on its ratios?

To assess whether Argo Investments Limited is financially strong, review both profitability and balance-sheet risk together. Current ratio is about 1.41, which is above 1.0 and can indicate more comfortable short-term liquidity. Interest coverage is about 1105.29, implying a stronger ability to cover interest expenses. Debt-to-equity is about 0.00, suggesting leverage is more moderate relative to a high-debt profile. Then confirm the same story is supported by ROE/ROIC (quality of earnings) and by cash-flow backed metrics in the table.

What do Argo Investments Limited's financial ratios say about its future growth?

Ratios are a way to see what the business is likely to sustain. Look for upward trends in profitability metrics (ROE and ROIC), improving earnings/cash-flow backed measures, and stable or strengthening liquidity. If Argo Investments Limited is sustaining strong returns (for example ROE at 3.97% and ROIC at 3.46%) while debt levels and interest coverage remain manageable, growth expectations may be more credible. If valuation multiples expand while returns weaken, the market may be pricing optimistic growth ahead of results.