Argent
Argent Industrial Limited manufactures and trades in steel and steel-related products in South Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, rest of Africa, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company offers security gates, burglar bars, roller shutters, sectional doors, and expanding barriers; custom-made adjustable louvre shutters;… Read more
Argent (ART) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ZAC2.00 Billion ZAC
Based on the latest financial reports, Argent (ART) has net assets worth ZAC2.00 Billion ZAC as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC2.90 Billion) and total liabilities (ZAC899.39 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ZAC2.00 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 69.0% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.67% |
| 5-Year Change | 70.1% |
| 10-Year Change | 60.81% |
| Growth Volatility | 30.58 |
Argent - Net Assets Trend (2003–2025)
This chart illustrates how Argent's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Argent (2003–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Argent from 2003 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | ZAC1.93 Billion | +11.96% |
| 2024-03-31 | ZAC1.72 Billion | +13.81% |
| 2023-03-31 | ZAC1.51 Billion | +18.44% |
| 2022-03-31 | ZAC1.28 Billion | +12.70% |
| 2021-03-31 | ZAC1.13 Billion | +8.20% |
| 2020-03-31 | ZAC1.05 Billion | +1.44% |
| 2019-03-31 | ZAC1.03 Billion | +5.53% |
| 2018-03-31 | ZAC978.53 Million | -20.97% |
| 2017-03-31 | ZAC1.24 Billion | +3.28% |
| 2016-03-31 | ZAC1.20 Billion | -- |
| 2015-03-31 | ZAC0.00 | -- |
| 2014-03-31 | ZAC0.00 | -- |
| 2013-03-31 | ZAC1.36 Billion | +3.36% |
| 2012-03-31 | ZAC1.31 Billion | +1.78% |
| 2011-03-31 | ZAC1.29 Billion | +3.15% |
| 2010-03-31 | ZAC1.25 Billion | -0.64% |
| 2009-03-31 | ZAC1.26 Billion | +14.61% |
| 2008-03-31 | ZAC1.10 Billion | +48.97% |
| 2007-03-31 | ZAC738.12 Million | +25.20% |
| 2006-03-31 | ZAC589.55 Million | +51.49% |
| 2005-03-31 | ZAC389.16 Million | +46.59% |
| 2004-03-31 | ZAC265.48 Million | +28.06% |
| 2003-03-31 | ZAC207.31 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Argent's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 1969.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ZAC1.53 Billion | 80.33% |
| Common Stock | ZAC277.45 Million | 14.61% |
| Other Components | ZAC95.97 Million | 5.05% |
| Total Equity | ZAC1.90 Billion | 100.00% |
Argent Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Argent ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Advanced Health Intelligence Ltd.
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$942.63K |
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Hempco Food and Fiber Inc
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$942.89K |
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Flywheel Advanced Technology Inc
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$943.75K |
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CJ CheilJedang Corp. Pfd. Series 1
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$943.92K |
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ELEGANCE OPT.INT.HO.HD-10
F:5HW
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$941.58K |
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Idogen AB
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$940.11K |
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MicroStrategy Incorporated Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock
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$940.02K |
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International Prospect Ventures Ltd
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$939.82K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Argent's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,695,724,000 to 1,898,602,000, a change of 202,878,000 (12.0%).
- Net income of 270,016,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 65,318,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 97,787,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 95,967,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC270.02 Million | +14.22% |
| Dividends Paid | ZAC65.32 Million | -3.44% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC-97.79 Million | -5.15% |
| Other Changes | ZAC95.97 Million | +5.05% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | 11.96% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Argent's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 95.73x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 833.28x to 95.73x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-31 | ZAC4.01 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | ZAC4.29 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | ZAC5.82 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | ZAC8.07 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | ZAC9.24 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | ZAC12.85 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | ZAC13.93 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | ZAC12.94 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | ZAC13.59 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | ZAC14.26 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ZAC14.74 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ZAC12.42 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ZAC12.55 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ZAC12.96 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ZAC13.47 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ZAC10.71 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ZAC12.26 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ZAC13.89 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ZAC18.49 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ZAC21.58 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ZAC26.64 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ZAC30.60 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ZAC34.88 | ZAC3339.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Argent utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 14.22%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 10.24%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.92x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.50x
- Recent ROE (14.22%) is above the historical average (9.22%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 20.73% | 6.76% | 1.43x | 2.15x | ZAC21.74 Million |
| 2004 | 23.10% | 10.14% | 1.33x | 1.72x | ZAC34.79 Million |
| 2005 | 21.35% | 11.05% | 1.16x | 1.66x | ZAC44.16 Million |
| 2006 | 18.27% | 10.77% | 1.04x | 1.63x | ZAC48.74 Million |
| 2007 | 21.58% | 12.13% | 1.06x | 1.68x | ZAC84.38 Million |
| 2008 | 17.10% | 11.21% | 0.92x | 1.66x | ZAC77.22 Million |
| 2009 | 9.42% | 6.05% | 0.99x | 1.57x | ZAC-7.30 Million |
| 2010 | 0.94% | 0.80% | 0.74x | 1.59x | ZAC-112.70 Million |
| 2011 | 4.23% | 3.09% | 0.86x | 1.60x | ZAC-74.03 Million |
| 2012 | 5.34% | 3.88% | 0.90x | 1.53x | ZAC-60.78 Million |
| 2013 | 5.64% | 4.12% | 0.90x | 1.53x | ZAC-58.78 Million |
| 2014 | -17.02% | -10.29% | 1.08x | 1.53x | ZAC-307.31 Million |
| 2015 | 2.27% | 1.46% | 1.07x | 1.46x | ZAC-88.92 Million |
| 2016 | 4.64% | 3.23% | 1.08x | 1.33x | ZAC-63.67 Million |
| 2017 | 5.05% | 3.34% | 1.07x | 1.41x | ZAC-60.53 Million |
| 2018 | -19.15% | -10.07% | 1.36x | 1.40x | ZAC-280.37 Million |
| 2019 | 8.26% | 4.87% | 1.22x | 1.39x | ZAC-17.65 Million |
| 2020 | 9.37% | 5.57% | 1.10x | 1.54x | ZAC-6.51 Million |
| 2021 | 11.68% | 6.63% | 1.17x | 1.51x | ZAC18.76 Million |
| 2022 | 15.07% | 7.82% | 1.23x | 1.57x | ZAC63.99 Million |
| 2023 | 15.44% | 9.37% | 1.14x | 1.45x | ZAC81.23 Million |
| 2024 | 14.44% | 9.63% | 1.01x | 1.48x | ZAC75.35 Million |
| 2025 | 14.22% | 10.24% | 0.92x | 1.50x | ZAC80.16 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Argent's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Steel industry.
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