Argan [AGX] vs Sterling [STRL] Detailed Stock Comparison
Argan
NYSE
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Sterling
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Argan wins in 7 metrics, Sterling wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Sterling appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Argan | Sterling | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.34 | 32.90 | Sterling |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 8.96 | 10.44 | Argan |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.74 | 37.65 | Argan |
| PEG Ratio | 47.24 | 48.28 | Argan |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.10 | 23.14 | Sterling |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.00% | 13.33% | Sterling |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 12.57% | 17.64% | Sterling |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 12.57% | 17.64% | Sterling |
| Return on Equity | 30.48% | 38.22% | Sterling |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 9.36% | 9.52% | Sterling |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $161.00M | $416.15M | Sterling |
| Dividend Yield | 0.51% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 244.31% | 189.49% | Argan |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.58 | 4.31 | Argan |
| Enterprise Value | $2.72B | $8.88B | Sterling |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.99 | 4.15 | Argan |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.03% | 23.29% | Sterling |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $67 | $70 | Sterling |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $7.17 | $9.20 | Sterling |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.58 | 1.45 | Argan |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Argan vs Sterling Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argan | 1.71% | 6.10% | 18.02% | 39.69% | 50.39% | 66.77% |
| Sterling | 1.02% | 15.07% | 33.33% | 68.70% | 100.92% | 80.46% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argan | 244.31% | 538.75% | 440.28% | 489.88% | 3,040.87% | 5,801.73% |
| Sterling | 189.49% | 1,067.79% | 1,879.66% | 5,676.53% | 2,411.95% | 1,675.31% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Argan vs Sterling
| Metric | AGX | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.26B | $9.21B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 466,460 | 633,900 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 446,087 | 518,173 |
| Last Close | $239.02 | $302.69 |
| 52 Week Range | $68.53 - $253.79 | $96.34 - $321.79 |
| % from 52W High | -5.82% | -5.94% |
| All-Time High | $253.79 (Jul 31, 2025) | $321.79 (Aug 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -5.82% | -5.94% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.86% | 0.37% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.13% | 0.18% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.30% | 0.38% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 0.74 | 37.65 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $26.68 | $28.99 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $40.06 | $22.99 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $185.19M | $496.85M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $132.86M | $246.32M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.51% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.06 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Argan vs Sterling
| Metric | AGX | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.34 | 32.90 |
| Forward P/E | 47.24 | 48.28 |
| PEG Ratio | 47.24 | 48.28 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.58 | 4.31 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 8.96 | 10.44 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.26B | $9.21B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.72B | $8.88B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.99 | 4.15 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 25.10 | 23.14 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.58 | 1.45 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $26.68 | $28.99 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Argan vs Sterling
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AGX | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $193.66M | $430.95M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $156.80M | $336.11M |
| Gross Profit | $36.86M | $94.84M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $24.34M | $57.60M |
| EBITDA | $25.93M | $81.42M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $29.79M | $57.67M |
| Income Tax | $7.24M | $15.08M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $22.55M | $42.59M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AGX | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $189.25M | $638.65M |
| Total Current Assets | $738.08M | $997.73M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $422.95M | $756.77M |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | $312.94M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $363.90M | $826.93M |
| Retained Earnings | $310.18M | $621.97M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $14.51M | $48.26M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AGX | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $74.92M | $91.69M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-395,000 | $1.57M |
| Free Cash Flow | $34.90M | $66.96M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-6.61M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-6.85M | $-43.85M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AGX | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 764,092 | 2.41M |
| Short Ratio | 1.85 | 4.09 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.09% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 466,460 | 633,900 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 446,087 | 518,173 |
| Shares Outstanding | 13.63M | 30.67M |
| Float Shares | 13.04M | 29.60M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.88% | 0.95% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Argan vs Sterling
| Metric | AGX | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.06 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.51% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.07 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.56% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $3.21 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 23, 2025 | N/A |