Argent Industrial Limited
ART
Rank in Stocks
#18018
Argent Industrial Limited, founded in 1972 and headquartered in La Lucia, South... Argent Industrial Limited, founded in 1972 and headquartered in La Lucia, South Africa, operates as a diversified enterprise involved in manufacturing and supplying an extensive range of steel and related products, both domestically and internationally. The company trades in various forms of steel, such as sections, sheets, coils, plates, and specialized steel products. Its material offerings also include aluminium rolled and extruded products, as well as stainless steel rolled and long products. Argent Industrial provides comprehensive steel processing services, including slitting, blanking, cutting-to-length, tube and lipped channel fabrication, profiling, rolling, surface grinding, guillotining, and advanced flame, plasma, laser cutting, and pressbrake services. Its broad manufacturing portfolio encompasses: Industrial and Storage Solutions: ladders, trolleys, castors, wheels, scaffolding, conveyors, canteen units, folding tables, bookcases, steel wardrobes, storage bins, cabinets, cupboards, office furniture, racks, shelves, lockers, and steel beds. Mining Equipment: specialized apparatus like underground scrapers, wear parts, and grizzly frames and segments. Specialized Systems: speed control retarder systems, cranes, hoists, lifting equipment, and aircraft refueling vehicles and systems; it also designs and constructs fuel storage tanks. Leisure and Architectural Products: pizza ovens, braai stands, fireplaces, louvre shutters, and window blinds. Security and Access Solutions: security and driveway gates, DIY security barriers, roller shutters, window burglar bars, sectional garage and roll-up doors, various industrial doors (including insulated sectional options), as well as burglar guards, balustrades, and steel palisade, wooden, and metal fencing with associated accessories. Materials Handling: a variety of material handling equipment. Beyond these activities, the company supplies raw materials for infrastructure construction, including ready-mix concrete, mortars, and crushed stone products. Argent Industrial also provides technical backup and support services and engages in property business.
Share Price
$2.77
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$147.02M
Change (1 day)
-0.64%
Change (1 year)
65.88%
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Trade Argent Industrial Limited (ART)
Category
Basic Materials
Operating Margin for Argent Industrial Limited (ART)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 14.15%
According to Argent Industrial Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 14.15%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 14.10%.
Operating Margin history for Argent Industrial Limited from 2003 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 14.15% | 0.35% |
| 2025 | 14.10% | 4.68% |
| 2024 | 13.47% | 15.82% |
| 2023 | 11.63% | 7.39% |
| 2022 | 10.83% | 12.81% |
| 2021 | 9.60% | 24.35% |
| 2020 | 7.72% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 6.95% | -166.19% |
| 2018 | -10.50% | -283.25% |
| 2017 | 5.73% | 7.10% |
| 2016 | 5.35% | -94.65% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | -1,121.45% |
| 2014 | -9.79% | -243.55% |
| 2013 | 6.82% | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 6.76% | 16.35% |
| 2011 | 5.81% | 71.89% |
| 2010 | 3.38% | -70.22% |
| 2009 | 11.35% | -38.98% |
| 2008 | 18.60% | -0.96% |
| 2007 | 18.78% | 15.57% |
| 2006 | 16.25% | 1.18% |
| 2005 | 16.06% | 0.12% |
| 2004 | 16.04% | 56.34% |
| 2003 | 10.26% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.25% | -99.06% |
US
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| 4.26% | -99.70% |
LU
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| 13.00% | -99.08% |
IN
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| 12.02% | -99.15% |
US
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| 19.95% | -98.59% |
IN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Argent Industrial Limited's operating margin
What is Argent Industrial Limited's operating margin?
Argent Industrial Limited's operating margin is 14.15%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Argent Industrial Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Argent Industrial Limited's operating margin was 14.10%, compared with 13.47% in 2024.
How has Argent Industrial Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Argent Industrial Limited's operating margin was highest in 2025 (14.10%) and lowest in 2020 (7.72%).
How does Argent Industrial Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Argent Industrial Limited's operating margin (14.15%) is higher than that of 4 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Tata Steel Limited, with 19.95%.