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Argan, Inc. · Tenets
How AGX measures up against value, income, timing, and long-hold tenets. Every criterion shows the live number and the pass rule. Always free.
The tenets below and the 0-100 Tenet Score on this report are two separate computations: each tenet runs its own criteria and its own pass rule, while the score is a percentile composite reported as one of four verdict words (Strong, Solid, Mixed or Weak).
2 / 17 qualify todayas of 2026-10-02 · computed nightly from our fundamentals DB; point-in-time auditable.
QUALIFIES
2
meet every gate today
BORDERLINE
8
within one input of the gate
FAILS
7
miss at least one gate
UNKNOWN
0
insufficient data to judge
passesfailsborderlineunknown
Value — six classic philosophies
Buffett Qualitydurable moat
~ BorderlinePassesROE ≥ 15%(TTM through Jul 31, 2026)39.8% · ≥ 15.0%
FailsGross margin ≥ 40%(fiscal 2026: held in its sector pending the TTM check)20.5% · ≥ 40.0%
PassesNet margin ≥ 15%(TTM through Jul 31, 2026)15.1% · ≥ 15.0%
Unknown — no dataDebt/equity ≤ 0.5— · ≤ 0.50
PassesGrowing FCF (multi-yr)(fiscal 2021 to 2026)18.7% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Buffett Quality.The pass rule for Buffett Quality is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. 1 of 5 carry no data.Buffett Quality under The screens ›
Piotroski F-Scorefinancial strength
~ 6 / 9PassesReturn on assets positive(fiscal 2026)11.6% · > 0
PassesOperating cash flow positive(fiscal 2026)$414.7M · > 0
PassesReturn on assets improving(fiscal 2026)10.2% → 11.6%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (CFO > net income)(fiscal 2026)$414.7M vs $137.8M
FailsLeverage falling (long-term debt / assets)(fiscal 2026)We hold no record of long-term debt as a share of assets for both years for this company, so this signal could not be measured. It still scores 0 under this module's conservative rule (a point is never awarded without evidence), and it is not counted as one of the signals we were able to measure.no
FailsCurrent ratio improving(fiscal 2026)1.63 → 1.59
PassesNo share dilution (≤ +2%)(fiscal 2026)+1.7%
PassesGross margin expanding(fiscal 2026)16.1% → 20.5%
FailsAsset turnover improving(fiscal 2026)1.05 → 0.80
Decided by the pass rule for Piotroski F-Score.The pass rule for Piotroski F-Score is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. These checks score 6 of 9. 1 of 9 carry no data.Piotroski F-Score under The screens ›
Munger Compoundershigh-ROIC quality
✓ QualifiesPassesROIC ≥ 15%(TTM through Jul 31, 2026)29.9% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesNet debt/EBITDA ≤ 3×(fiscal 2026: held in its sector pending the TTM check)−6.4× · ≤ 3.0×
PassesAltman Z ≥ 3 (safe zone)(TTM through Jul 31, 2026)5.72 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Munger Compounders.The pass rule for Munger Compounders is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Munger Compounders under The screens ›
Magic FormulaROC + earnings yield (threshold check; full rank needs universe)
~ BorderlinePassesEBIT > 0(fiscal 2026: held in its sector pending the TTM check)$134.7M · > 0
FailsEarnings yield EBIT/EV ≥ 6%(fiscal 2026: held in its sector pending the TTM check)3.0% · ≥ 6.0%
PassesReturn on capital ≥ 25%(fiscal 2026: held in its sector pending the TTM check)30.8% · ≥ 25.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Magic Formula.The pass rule for Magic Formula is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.About this screen ›
Graham Defensivemargin of safety
✕ FailsPassesSize: market cap ≥ $2B$5.3B · ≥ $2.0B
FailsCurrent ratio ≥ 2(quarter ending Jul 31, 2026)1.50 · ≥ 2.00
FailsPositive EPS 10y9y
PassesPays a dividend$1.75 · > 0
PassesEPS growth ≥ 3%/yr(fiscal 2021 to 2026)45.2% per year · ≥ 3.0%
FailsP/E ≤ 15(TTM through Jul 31, 2026)29.99 · ≤ 15.00
FailsP/E × P/B ≤ 22.5(TTM through Jul 31, 2026)315.09 · ≤ 22.50
Decided by the pass rule for Graham Defensive.The pass rule for Graham Defensive is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Graham Defensive under The screens ›
Lynch GARPgrowth at reasonable price (historical-CAGR basis)
✕ FailsPassesPEG < 1 (hist. growth)(through fiscal 2026)0.66 · < 1.00
FailsEPS growth 10–30%(fiscal 2021 to 2026)45.2% per year · 10.0%–30.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Lynch GARP.The pass rule for Lynch GARP is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Lynch GARP under The screens ›
Income — dividend safety
Income & Dividend Safetycoverage over headline yield
~ BorderlinePassesPays a dividend$1.75 · > 0
FailsYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)0.5% · 1.0%–8.0%
PassesCovered by free cash flow16.92 · ≥ 1.20
PassesEarnings payout not stretched17.6% · ≤ 75.0%
PassesBalance sheet can sustain the payout−6.4× · ≤ 4.0×
FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)3.00 · ≥ 10.00
FailsNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsLast cut 2021
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr14.9% · ≥ 5.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety.The pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Dividend Growthraises you can count on
~ BorderlinePassesPays a dividend$1.75 · > 0
FailsAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)3.00 · ≥ 10.00
FailsNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsLast cut 2021
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr14.9% · ≥ 5.0%
PassesCovered by free cash flow16.92 · ≥ 1.20
PassesPayout not stretched17.6% · ≤ 75.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Dividend Growth.The pass rule for Dividend Growth is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Dividend Growth under The screens ›
Long Hold — quality compounders
Quality Compounderhigh returns, reinvested, few new shares
~ BorderlineFailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 15% in 4+ of the last 5 years2 of 4 on file
PassesRevenue compounding ≥ 8%/yr over 5 years19.2% per year · ≥ 8.0%
PassesNot diluting: diluted share count flat-to-down (≤ +1%/yr)−1.6% · ≤ 1.0%
PassesFree cash flow margin ≥ 12%43.5% · ≥ 12.0%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (operating cash flow ≥ net income)3.10 · ≥ 1.00
Reading: holds. Not a gate checkDisciplined buybacks: actively reducing the share count (bonus)reading, not a gate check−1.6%
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Compounder.The pass rule for Quality Compounder is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. Lines marked as readings are published beside the checks and are not gate checks.Quality Compounder under The screens ›
Timing — dip & swing receipts
Drawdown Contexta dip, not a collapse
✕ FailsFailsOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)52.9% · 8.0%–35.0%
FailsDip within its own normal pullback band0.43
FailsNot past where its dips have historically recovered from1.90
FailsA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)516.28
FailsHigher-low structure still intactstructure broken · no higher low
PassesClear of the earnings blackout (more than 5 days out)67.00 · > 5.00
Decided by the pass rule for Drawdown Context.The pass rule for Drawdown Context is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Reversal Evidencedaily close onlysigns the pullback is turning
✕ FailsFailsA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions14.00 · ≤ 10.00
FailsReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA461.11
FailsPrinted a higher lowno
FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)0.80 · ≥ 1.20
FailsReversal signals fired: 3 of 4 (MACD·MA·HL·Vol)0.00 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Reversal Evidence.The pass rule for Reversal Evidence is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Not-a-Value-Trap Gatecheap for a good reason, not a broken one
~ BorderlineFailsIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range(through fiscal 2026)1.0×
PassesEarnings estimates not being cut0.09
PassesReturns on capital not deteriorating0.25
Decided by the pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate.The pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Quality Floorpasses the quality/value gate on this dip
✓ QualifiesPassesOperating profit is positive(fiscal 2026: held in its sector pending the TTM check)$134.7M · > 0
PassesReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(TTM through Jul 31, 2026)29.9% · ≥ 10.0%
PassesA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(TTM through Jul 31, 2026)5.7×
PassesQuality score ≥ 5071.80 · ≥ 50.00
PassesRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2021 to 2026)19.2% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Floor.The pass rule for Quality Floor is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Qualified Dipa pullback with receipts, not a falling knife
~ BorderlineA research signal from published criteria, not a recommendation.
FailsDrawdown context52.9% off its 52-week high
FailsReversal evidence0 of 4 signals fired
FailsTrap gate2 of 3 held
PassesQuality floor5 of 5 held
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$492.35
Decided by the pass rule for Qualified Dip.The pass rule for Qualified Dip is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Qualified Dip under The screens ›
Trend Alignmentprice in a confirmed uptrend
✕ FailsFailsTrading above its 50-day average473.96
FailsTrading above its 200-day average516.28
Fails50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)473.96
Fails50-day average sloping up−0.20 · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Trend Alignment.The pass rule for Trend Alignment is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Relative Strengthoutperforming, ranked vs the universe
✕ FailsFails3-month return in the top half of the universe0.03 · ≥ 0.50
Passes12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.81 · ≥ 0.50
FailsRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving−0.01 · > 0
PassesEarnings estimates being revised up0.09
Decided by the pass rule for Relative Strength.The pass rule for Relative Strength is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Momentum Triggera trigger you can see
✕ FailsPassesMACD above its signal line−29.48
FailsBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)14.00
FailsHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)no higher high · no higher low
FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)0.80 · ≥ 1.20
Decided by the pass rule for Momentum Trigger.The pass rule for Momentum Trigger is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Volatility Regimecontext, not a signal
Context, not scoredAverage daily swing: high0.06
Volatility band width: mid-range0.24
Distance from its 52-week high: a deep pullback0.53
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