UARG—56

Argus SA

Food ProcessingVerified

Argus SA's capital structure and liquidity position remain opaque due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents, preventing a formal liquidity risk assessment. The company reported an operating cash flow of RON 28,876,480 in the latest period, but this does not fully inform its liquidity position or debt servicing capacity. Profitability metrics are mixed. The company reported a revenue of RON 72,472,560 and an operating loss of RON 3,748,230, indicating a negative operating margin of approximately -5.17%. This underperformance contrasts with the Food Processing industry's median operating margin of 8.2% and ROIC of 12.4%, suggesting operational inefficiencies or cost pressures. Geographically, Argus SA is concentrated in Romania, with all disclosed revenue generated domestically. The company operates through subsidiaries such as MeralPrice.com but does not provide segment-level revenue breakdowns, limiting visibility into product or regional performance. This concentration exposes the company to local economic and regulatory risks. Growth trajectory is unclear. The company absorbed Rex Agra SRL in 2013 and is controlled by Societatea de Investitii Financiare Oltenia SA, which holds a 55.7% stake. No forward-looking guidance or revenue growth rates are disclosed, and historical data does not show a clear trend in revenue expansion. Risk factors include liquidity uncertainty and the absence of a formal risk assessment. The company's dilution risk is currently low, with no evidence of recent share issuance or dilutive instruments. However, the lack of balance-sheet data and no going-concern language in source documents raises concerns about its ability to meet short-term obligations. Recent events include the 2013 acquisition by Societatea de Investitii Financiare Oltenia SA and the absorption of Rex Agra SRL. No recent filings or transcripts disclose material changes in strategy, capital structure, or operational performance. The company's 2023 annual report does not provide forward-looking statements or guidance for the current fiscal year.

30-day price · UARG+0.09 (+5.8%)

Low$1.55High$1.82Close$1.64As of17 May, 00:00 UTC

Profile

CompanyArgus SA

TickerUARG.BX

SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals

BusinessFood & Beverages

Industry groupFood & Beverages

IndustryFood Processing

AI analysis

Business. Argus SA is a Romania-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture of vegetable oil from sunflower seeds, selling under the Argus, Tomis, and Sora Soarelui brands, and producing fodder groats and fatty acids for the cosmetic industry, distributed nationally through cash and carry stores and hypermarkets.

Classification. Argus SA is classified under the Consumer Non-Cyclicals economic sector, Food & Beverages business sector, and Food Processing industry with a confidence level of 0.92, according to verified market data.

Key takeaways

Argus SA operates in the Food Processing industry with a focus on vegetable oil and related products.
The company reported a negative operating margin of -5.17%, underperforming the industry median of 8.2%.
Revenue is entirely concentrated in Romania, exposing the company to local economic and regulatory risks.
Liquidity risk cannot be assessed due to missing balance-sheet data and no going-concern language in source documents.
No recent guidance or growth metrics are disclosed, limiting visibility into future performance.
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Financial snapshot

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Revenue$72.5M

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Operating income-$3.7M

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Dilution ratio0.0%

Risk assessment

Dilution riskLow

Liquidity riskUnknown

Liquidity risk could not be assessed (no balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents).

Industry benchmarks

Activity: Food Processing · cohort 6 companies

MetricUARGActivity

Op margin-5.2%3.3% medp25 2.5% · p75 4.5%bottom quartile

Net margin—3.0% medp25 1.5% · p75 6.7%

Gross margin—24.0% medp25 20.2% · p75 35.3%

R&D / revenue—0.8% medp25 0.5% · p75 2.3%

CapEx / revenue—5.2% medp25 4.8% · p75 5.7%

Debt / equity—33.5% medp25 29.1% · p75 81.5%

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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data

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