ARKO CORP (ARKO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:ARKO • US0412421085
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This ARKO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ARKO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ARKO was profitable.
- ARKO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- ARKO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- ARKO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- ARKO has a Return On Assets (0.48%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- ARKO's Return On Equity of 4.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARKO outperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
- ARKO has a Return On Invested Capital (2.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARKO is significantly below the industry average of 13.64%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.48% | ||
| ROE | 4.63% | ||
| ROIC | 2.42% |
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)1.11%
ROE(3y)5.41%
ROE(5y)9.74%
ROIC(3y)2.76%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
1.3 Margins
- ARKO's Profit Margin of 0.22% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARKO outperforms 49.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARKO has declined.
- ARKO has a Operating Margin (1.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- ARKO's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- ARKO has a worse Gross Margin (15.45%) than 83.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ARKO has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.22% | ||
| GM | 15.45% |
OM growth 3Y-11.52%
OM growth 5Y-8.77%
PM growth 3Y-32.47%
PM growth 5Y-3.03%
GM growth 3Y7.42%
GM growth 5Y-4.76%
2. ARKO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ARKO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ARKO has less shares outstanding
- ARKO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- ARKO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.52 indicates that ARKO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ARKO has a Altman-Z score (2.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ARKO is 17.25, which is on the high side as it means it would take ARKO, 17.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ARKO has a Debt to FCF ratio (17.25) which is in line with its industry peers.
- ARKO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.93. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- ARKO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.93. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARKO underperforms 70.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that ARKO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.66, ARKO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARKO has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that ARKO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of ARKO (1.22) is better than 80.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. ARKO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- ARKO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.77%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, ARKO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.30% on average per year.
- The Revenue for ARKO has decreased by -12.47% in the past year. This is quite bad
- ARKO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.77% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.77%
EPS 3Y-34.4%
EPS 5Y-0.3%
EPS Q2Q%113.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.77%
Sales Q2Q%-9.93%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.44% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.02% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y84.17%
EPS Next 2Y43.32%
EPS Next 3Y36.62%
EPS Next 5Y10.44%
Revenue Next Year-5.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.78%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.02%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. ARKO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 45.00, which means the current valuation is very expensive for ARKO.
- ARKO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, ARKO is valued quite expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.76, ARKO is valued on the expensive side.
- ARKO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.20. ARKO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARKO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARKO is valued a bit cheaper than 79.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ARKO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as ARKO's earnings are expected to grow with 36.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.32%
EPS Next 3Y36.62%
5. ARKO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARKO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.39, ARKO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, ARKO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
5.2 History
- ARKO has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- ARKO has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- ARKO pays out 113.99% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP113.99%
EPS Next 2Y43.32%
EPS Next 3Y36.62%
ARKO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
6.3
+0.19 (+3.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners54.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners12.24%
Ins Owner Change2.32%
Market Cap698.61M
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)16.99M
Analysts85
Price Target8.67 (37.62%)
Short Float %4.37%
Short Ratio3.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP113.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-10 2026-03-10 (0.03)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)62.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.75%
Max EPS beat(2)139.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)55.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.75%
Max EPS beat(4)139.22%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-17.9%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-34.43%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.3%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.67%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.3%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.75%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)15.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)116.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.69%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.63 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY2.22%
EPS(NY)0.27
Fwd EY4.21%
FCF(TTM)0.59
FCFY9.34%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY27.57%
SpS68.93
BVpS3.31
TBVpS-0.84
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.22986 (-48.73%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.48% | ||
| ROE | 4.63% | ||
| ROCE | 3.12% | ||
| ROIC | 2.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.22% | ||
| OM | 1.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.22% | ||
| GM | 15.45% | ||
| FCFM | 0.85% |
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)1.11%
ROE(3y)5.41%
ROE(5y)9.74%
ROIC(3y)2.76%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
ROICexc(3y)3.01%
ROICexc(5y)3.83%
ROICexgc(3y)3.62%
ROICexgc(5y)4.61%
ROCE(3y)3.56%
ROCE(5y)4.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.33%
OM growth 3Y-11.52%
OM growth 5Y-8.77%
PM growth 3Y-32.47%
PM growth 5Y-3.03%
GM growth 3Y7.42%
GM growth 5Y-4.76%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.16
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 383.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
F-Score7
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)89.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.6%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.66%
Profit Quality(3y)395.27%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.77%
EPS 3Y-34.4%
EPS 5Y-0.3%
EPS Q2Q%113.33%
EPS Next Y84.17%
EPS Next 2Y43.32%
EPS Next 3Y36.62%
EPS Next 5Y10.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.8%
Revenue growth 5Y13.77%
Sales Q2Q%-9.93%
Revenue Next Year-5.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.78%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.65%
EBIT growth 5Y3.79%
EBIT Next Year160.74%
EBIT Next 3Y42.15%
EBIT Next 5Y26.1%
FCF growth 1Y-39.58%
FCF growth 3Y-16.12%
FCF growth 5Y-12.77%
OCF growth 1Y-13.19%
OCF growth 3Y-2.74%
OCF growth 5Y2.07%
ARKO CORP / ARKO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ARKO CORP (ARKO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ARKO.
Can you provide the valuation status for ARKO CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ARKO CORP (ARKO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ARKO CORP?
ARKO CORP (ARKO) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ARKO stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARKO CORP (ARKO) is 45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.9.
Is the dividend of ARKO CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of ARKO CORP (ARKO) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 113.99%.