Argan (ENXTPA:ARG) Lifts 2026 Guidance As Undervalued View Stays In Play
Argan (ENXTPA:ARG) has drawn fresh attention after lifting its full year 2026 rental income guidance to at least €222 million, supported by €166.2 million in nine month rental receipts.
That guidance lift lands on a market that has already rewarded Argan with a 6.56% 90 day share price return and an 8.71% 1 year total shareholder return, even though the shares are still down 4.48% over 30 days and 19.55% over five years. This points to momentum rebuilding recently after a tougher longer stretch.
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Fresh guidance and a proposed €11 per share extraordinary payout give Argan a clearer income story today. The real question is whether the current price already reflects that or if patience could offer a more appealing entry.
Most Popular Narrative: 16% Undervalued
On the narrative view, Argan’s fair value sits at €81, which is above the recent €68.2 close, so the story leans toward undervaluation despite guidance for softer earnings ahead.
The planned merger with WDP to form a €13b+ logistics platform across eight countries, with a medium term ambition to reach €20b in assets, could widen Argan’s tenant base and deal pipeline, which may support rental revenue and EPRA EPS growth for the combined group.
Expected 3% EPRA EPS accretion from the first full year of combined operations in 2028, driven by €10m of anticipated annual cost synergies and €250m of projected non core disposals, points to a clearer route for earnings growth relative to Argan’s current standalone P/E multiple.
See why 1 investors see Argan as 16% undervalued.
Result: Fair Value of €81 (UNDERVALUED)
Still, the narrative around Argan rests heavily on successful WDP merger execution and on investors continuing to accept a high P/E multiple even as earnings shrink.
Find out about the key risks to this Argan narrative.
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