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AGX vs. EME, MTZ, STRL, DY, and ACM

Should you buy Argan stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Argan with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Argan include EMCOR Group (EME), MasTec (MTZ), Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), Dycom Industries (DY), and AECOM (ACM). These companies are all part of the "construction & engineering" industry.

How does Argan compare to EMCOR Group?

Argan (NYSE:AGX) and EMCOR Group (NYSE:EME) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership and dividends.

Argan has a net margin of 15.48% compared to EMCOR Group's net margin of 7.54%. Argan's return on equity of 36.89% beat EMCOR Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Argan15.48% 36.89% 14.64%
EMCOR Group 7.54%35.19%13.68%

79.4% of Argan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.6% of EMCOR Group shares are held by institutional investors. 6.7% of Argan shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of EMCOR Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

EMCOR Group has higher revenue and earnings than Argan. EMCOR Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Argan, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Argan$944.61M10.96$137.77M$11.3864.89
EMCOR Group$16.99B2.19$1.27B$29.8128.10

In the previous week, Argan had 8 more articles in the media than EMCOR Group. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Argan and 21 mentions for EMCOR Group. EMCOR Group's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat Argan's score of 0.65 indicating that EMCOR Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Argan
17 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
EMCOR Group
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Argan presently has a consensus target price of $470.40, indicating a potential downside of 36.30%. EMCOR Group has a consensus target price of $871.25, indicating a potential upside of 4.02%. Given EMCOR Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe EMCOR Group is more favorable than Argan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Argan
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
EMCOR Group
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Argan pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. EMCOR Group pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Argan pays out 17.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. EMCOR Group pays out 5.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Argan has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and EMCOR Group has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Argan has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, EMCOR Group has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

EMCOR Group beats Argan on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Argan compare to MasTec?

Argan (NYSE:AGX) and MasTec (NYSE:MTZ) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

79.4% of Argan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of MasTec shares are held by institutional investors. 6.7% of Argan shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 21.4% of MasTec shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Argan has a net margin of 15.48% compared to MasTec's net margin of 2.94%. Argan's return on equity of 36.89% beat MasTec's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Argan15.48% 36.89% 14.64%
MasTec 2.94%17.15%5.67%

In the previous week, Argan had 12 more articles in the media than MasTec. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Argan and 17 mentions for MasTec. MasTec's average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat Argan's score of 0.65 indicating that MasTec is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Argan
17 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MasTec
16 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

MasTec has higher revenue and earnings than Argan. Argan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MasTec, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Argan$944.61M10.96$137.77M$11.3864.89
MasTec$14.30B2.10$399.04M$5.7166.61

Argan presently has a consensus price target of $470.40, indicating a potential downside of 36.30%. MasTec has a consensus price target of $459.28, indicating a potential upside of 20.75%. Given MasTec's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe MasTec is more favorable than Argan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Argan
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
MasTec
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Argan has a beta of 0.58, suggesting that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MasTec has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its stock price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

MasTec beats Argan on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Argan compare to Sterling Infrastructure?

Argan (NYSE:AGX) and Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Sterling Infrastructure has higher revenue and earnings than Argan. Argan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sterling Infrastructure, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Argan$944.61M10.96$137.77M$11.3864.89
Sterling Infrastructure$2.49B10.62$290.15M$11.1877.09

Argan has a net margin of 15.48% compared to Sterling Infrastructure's net margin of 12.02%. Argan's return on equity of 36.89% beat Sterling Infrastructure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Argan15.48% 36.89% 14.64%
Sterling Infrastructure 12.02%35.64%15.10%

Argan has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sterling Infrastructure has a beta of 1.82, meaning that its share price is 82% more volatile than the broader market.

79.4% of Argan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of Sterling Infrastructure shares are held by institutional investors. 6.7% of Argan shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of Sterling Infrastructure shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Argan had 10 more articles in the media than Sterling Infrastructure. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Argan and 19 mentions for Sterling Infrastructure. Sterling Infrastructure's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Argan's score of 0.65 indicating that Sterling Infrastructure is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Argan
17 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sterling Infrastructure
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Argan currently has a consensus target price of $470.40, indicating a potential downside of 36.30%. Sterling Infrastructure has a consensus target price of $720.67, indicating a potential downside of 16.38%. Given Sterling Infrastructure's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Sterling Infrastructure is more favorable than Argan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Argan
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Sterling Infrastructure
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13

Summary

Sterling Infrastructure beats Argan on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Argan compare to Dycom Industries?

Argan (NYSE:AGX) and Dycom Industries (NYSE:DY) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Dycom Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Argan. Dycom Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Argan, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Argan$944.61M10.96$137.77M$11.3864.89
Dycom Industries$5.55B2.47$281.19M$10.5143.41

Argan has a beta of 0.58, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dycom Industries has a beta of 1.49, indicating that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market.

Argan currently has a consensus price target of $470.40, indicating a potential downside of 36.30%. Dycom Industries has a consensus price target of $554.92, indicating a potential upside of 21.63%. Given Dycom Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Dycom Industries is more favorable than Argan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Argan
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Dycom Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.15

79.4% of Argan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.3% of Dycom Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.7% of Argan shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Dycom Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Argan has a net margin of 15.48% compared to Dycom Industries' net margin of 4.98%. Argan's return on equity of 36.89% beat Dycom Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Argan15.48% 36.89% 14.64%
Dycom Industries 4.98%24.13%8.53%

In the previous week, Argan had 25 more articles in the media than Dycom Industries. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Argan and 4 mentions for Dycom Industries. Argan's average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat Dycom Industries' score of 0.53 indicating that Argan is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Argan
17 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dycom Industries
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Argan beats Dycom Industries on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Argan compare to AECOM?

Argan (NYSE:AGX) and AECOM (NYSE:ACM) are both construction companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Argan presently has a consensus target price of $470.40, indicating a potential downside of 36.30%. AECOM has a consensus target price of $116.00, indicating a potential upside of 68.69%. Given AECOM's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe AECOM is more favorable than Argan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Argan
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
AECOM
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

Argan has a beta of 0.58, meaning that its stock price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AECOM has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Argan pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. AECOM pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Argan pays out 17.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AECOM pays out 32.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Argan has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and AECOM has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. AECOM is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

79.4% of Argan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.4% of AECOM shares are held by institutional investors. 6.7% of Argan shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of AECOM shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

AECOM has higher revenue and earnings than Argan. AECOM is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Argan, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Argan$944.61M10.96$137.77M$11.3864.89
AECOM$16.14B0.55$561.77M$3.8317.95

Argan has a net margin of 15.48% compared to AECOM's net margin of 3.16%. Argan's return on equity of 36.89% beat AECOM's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Argan15.48% 36.89% 14.64%
AECOM 3.16%28.52%6.08%

In the previous week, Argan had 10 more articles in the media than AECOM. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Argan and 19 mentions for AECOM. AECOM's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Argan's score of 0.65 indicating that AECOM is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Argan
17 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
AECOM
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

AECOM beats Argan on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AGX vs. The Competition

MetricArganBLDG&CONST IndustryConstruction SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$10.09B$10.91B$9.92B$23.14B
Dividend Yield0.28%1.24%1.90%4.07%
P/E Ratio64.8923.4118.9731.62
Price / Sales10.962.854.4922.79
Price / Cash71.4616.4617.3224.08
Price / Book21.869.745.404.68
Net Income$137.77M$855.17M$563.99M$1.08B
7 Day Performance18.51%4.91%1.94%-0.26%
1 Month Performance11.31%80.28%20.41%2.18%
1 Year Performance258.10%15.78%16.03%24.66%

Argan Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AGX
Argan
3.8042 of 5 stars
$738.43
+2.6%
$470.40
-36.3%
+239.0%$10.09B$944.61M64.891,409
EME
EMCOR Group
4.1246 of 5 stars
$823.23
+0.7%
$836.88
+1.7%
+71.5%$36.33B$16.99B27.6244,000
MTZ
MasTec
4.4877 of 5 stars
$361.82
-0.6%
$459.28
+26.9%
+130.9%$28.75B$14.30B63.3736,000
STRL
Sterling Infrastructure
2.964 of 5 stars
$891.86
+1.1%
$720.67
-19.2%
+278.7%$27.08B$2.49B79.774,400
DY
Dycom Industries
4.6155 of 5 stars
$458.95
-1.6%
$554.92
+20.9%
+99.3%$14.00B$5.55B43.6719,556

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