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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?

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

EMCOR Group pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Argan pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. EMCOR Group pays out 5.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Argan pays out 17.6% 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. EMCOR Group has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Argan has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

In the previous week, EMCOR Group had 10 more articles in the media than Argan. MarketBeat recorded 20 mentions for EMCOR Group and 10 mentions for Argan. EMCOR Group's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat Argan's score of 0.77 indicating that EMCOR Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
EMCOR Group
13 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Argan
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

EMCOR Group has a beta of 1.13, meaning that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Argan has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

92.6% of EMCOR Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Argan shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of EMCOR Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Argan shares are owned 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.

EMCOR Group presently has a consensus price target of $871.25, suggesting a potential upside of 13.31%. Argan has a consensus price target of $470.40, suggesting a potential downside of 29.69%. Given EMCOR Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe EMCOR Group is more favorable than Argan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
EMCOR Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91
Argan
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

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
EMCOR Group$16.99B2.01$1.27B$29.8125.79
Argan$944.61M9.93$137.77M$11.3858.79

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
EMCOR Group7.54% 35.19% 13.68%
Argan 15.48%36.89%14.64%

Summary

EMCOR Group beats Argan on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Argan compare to MasTec?

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

Argan has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MasTec has a beta of 1.77, suggesting that its share price is 77% more volatile than the broader market.

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$944.61M9.93$137.77M$11.3858.79
MasTec$14.30B2.12$399.04M$5.7167.16

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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock 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%

Argan currently has a consensus target price of $470.40, indicating a potential downside of 29.69%. MasTec has a consensus target price of $461.28, indicating a potential upside of 20.29%. 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)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
MasTec
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

In the previous week, MasTec had 13 more articles in the media than Argan. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for MasTec and 10 mentions for Argan. MasTec's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Argan's score of 0.77 indicating that MasTec is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Argan
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MasTec
12 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

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

How does Argan compare to Sterling Infrastructure?

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

81.0% of Sterling Infrastructure shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Argan shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Sterling Infrastructure shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Argan shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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
Sterling Infrastructure12.02% 35.64% 15.10%
Argan 15.48%36.89%14.64%

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
Sterling Infrastructure$2.49B8.14$290.15M$11.1859.10
Argan$944.61M9.93$137.77M$11.3858.79

Sterling Infrastructure currently has a consensus target price of $720.67, indicating a potential upside of 9.07%. Argan has a consensus target price of $470.40, indicating a potential downside of 29.69%. Given Sterling Infrastructure's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Sterling Infrastructure is more favorable than Argan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sterling Infrastructure
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13
Argan
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Sterling Infrastructure has a beta of 1.83, indicating that its share price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Argan has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Sterling Infrastructure had 6 more articles in the media than Argan. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Sterling Infrastructure and 10 mentions for Argan. Sterling Infrastructure's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat Argan's score of 0.77 indicating that Sterling Infrastructure is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sterling Infrastructure
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Argan
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Sterling Infrastructure beats Argan on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Argan compare to Dycom Industries?

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

In the previous week, Argan had 4 more articles in the media than Dycom Industries. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Argan and 6 mentions for Dycom Industries. Argan's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat Dycom Industries' score of 0.21 indicating that Argan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Dycom Industries currently has a consensus price target of $554.92, suggesting a potential upside of 30.34%. Argan has a consensus price target of $470.40, suggesting a potential downside of 29.69%. Given Dycom Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Dycom Industries is more favorable than Argan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dycom Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.15
Argan
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

98.3% of Dycom Industries shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Argan shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Dycom Industries shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Argan shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dycom Industries has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Argan has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

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
Dycom Industries4.98% 24.13% 8.53%
Argan 15.48%36.89%14.64%

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
Dycom Industries$5.55B2.31$281.19M$10.5140.51
Argan$944.61M9.93$137.77M$11.3858.79

Summary

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

How does Argan compare to AECOM?

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

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
AECOM$16.14B0.54$561.77M$3.8317.73
Argan$944.61M9.93$137.77M$11.3858.79

AECOM presently has a consensus target price of $115.36, suggesting a potential upside of 69.86%. Argan has a consensus target price of $470.40, suggesting a potential downside of 29.69%. Given AECOM's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe AECOM is more favorable than Argan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AECOM
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Argan
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

In the previous week, AECOM had 4 more articles in the media than Argan. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for AECOM and 10 mentions for Argan. Argan's average media sentiment score of 0.77 beat AECOM's score of 0.37 indicating that Argan is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

AECOM pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Argan pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. AECOM pays out 32.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Argan pays out 17.6% 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. AECOM has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Argan has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. AECOM is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

85.4% of AECOM shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Argan shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of AECOM shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Argan shares are owned 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.

AECOM has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Argan has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

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
AECOM3.16% 28.52% 6.08%
Argan 15.48%36.89%14.64%

Summary

Argan beats AECOM on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AGX vs. The Competition

MetricArganBLDG&CONST IndustryConstruction SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$9.30B$10.90B$9.68B$23.55B
Dividend Yield0.30%1.32%1.97%4.01%
P/E Ratio58.7922.2619.2530.81
Price / Sales9.932.7627.3021.17
Price / Cash65.8715.7217.0525.14
Price / Book20.089.615.294.74
Net Income$137.77M$854.97M$560.79M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-5.28%-4.60%-2.72%-1.02%
1 Month Performance9.38%0.83%-1.03%0.91%
1 Year Performance223.51%2.16%5.80%15.73%

Argan Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AGX
Argan
3.4412 of 5 stars
$669.01
+0.9%
$470.40
-29.7%
+230.7%$9.30B$944.61M58.791,409
EME
EMCOR Group
4.5436 of 5 stars
$815.63
+2.2%
$871.25
+6.8%
+41.8%$35.47B$16.99B27.3644,000
MTZ
MasTec
4.4038 of 5 stars
$427.85
+8.0%
$459.28
+7.3%
+127.6%$31.31B$14.30B74.9336,000
STRL
Sterling Infrastructure
3.8614 of 5 stars
$813.77
+1.1%
$720.67
-11.4%
+191.0%$24.69B$2.49B72.794,400
DY
Dycom Industries
4.8863 of 5 stars
$506.28
+3.7%
$554.92
+9.6%
+70.6%$14.66B$5.55B48.1719,556

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