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
- ARKO had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year ARKO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years ARKO has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ARKO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ARKO has a Return On Assets of 0.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARKO outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
- ARKO has a Return On Equity (4.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ARKO's Return On Invested Capital of 2.42% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARKO outperforms 49.59% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARKO is significantly below the industry average of 13.21%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (0.22%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARKO has declined.
- ARKO's Operating Margin of 1.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARKO outperforms 46.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARKO has declined.
- The Gross Margin of ARKO (15.45%) is worse than 83.74% 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.
- ARKO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for ARKO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- ARKO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.51 indicates that ARKO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.51, ARKO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.16% of the companies in the same 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 17.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARKO outperforms 49.59% of its industry peers.
- ARKO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.93. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.93, ARKO is not doing good in the industry: 70.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC7.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that ARKO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ARKO's Current ratio of 1.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARKO outperforms 69.11% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that ARKO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ARKO's Quick ratio of 1.22 is amongst the best of the industry. ARKO outperforms 81.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. ARKO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.77% over the past year.
- ARKO shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.30% yearly.
- ARKO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.47%.
- Measured over the past years, ARKO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.77% on average per year.
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.
- ARKO is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y55.83%
EPS Next 2Y43.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%
EPS Next 5Y10.44%
Revenue Next Year-5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.78%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.02%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. ARKO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 39.43 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ARKO.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARKO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- ARKO is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.60, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ARKO.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARKO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- ARKO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARKO is valued a bit cheaper than 77.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ARKO is valued cheaper than 82.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.17 |
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 15.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%
5. ARKO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARKO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.31%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.79, ARKO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, ARKO pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
5.2 History
- ARKO has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- ARKO has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
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 3Y15.94%
ARKO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
5.52
-0.07 (-1.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners56.41%
Inst Owner Change-4.72%
Ins Owners11.85%
Ins Owner Change2.32%
Market Cap612.11M
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)16.99M
Analysts85
Price Target8.67 (57.07%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio2.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP113.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
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)83.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)83.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.67 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.17 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY2.54%
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY4.07%
FCF(TTM)0.59
FCFY10.65%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY31.46%
SpS68.93
BVpS3.31
TBVpS-0.84
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.23
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 | 2.51 |
F-Score7
WACC7.37%
ROIC/WACC0.33
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 Y55.83%
EPS Next 2Y43.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%
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-5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.31%
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 Year158.71%
EBIT Next 3Y41.11%
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 4 / 10 to ARKO CORP (ARKO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ARKO CORP (ARKO) stock?
ARKO CORP (ARKO) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ARKO CORP (ARKO) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARKO CORP (ARKO) is 39.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.67.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ARKO CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARKO CORP (ARKO) is expected to grow by 55.83% in the next year.