AGX vs J
Argan, Inc. and Jacobs Solutions, both Industrials
Jacobs Solutions is the larger company at $14B against $10B. On trailing earnings AGX is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 40.0 against 53.2, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year AGX returned +94% against +4.2% for J. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts AGX ahead, 9/10 against 6/10.
| Figure | AGX | J |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $455 | $152 |
| Market cap | $10B | $14B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 40.0 | 53.2 |
| Dividend yield | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +94% | +4.2% |
| 5-year return | +1011% | +41% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Argan, Inc.
Revenue of $291M in Q1 2026, net income $46M. Its largest reported line is Power Industry Services, 78% of the disclosed total.
Jacobs Solutions
Revenue of $4.1B in Q3 2026, net income $137M. Its largest reported line is Infrastructure Advanced Facilities, 90% of the disclosed total.
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