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.
- ARKO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years ARKO has 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 (0.48%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ARKO's Return On Equity of 4.63% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARKO outperforms 59.35% of its industry peers.
- ARKO has a Return On Invested Capital (2.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ARKO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.76%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.16%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.22%, ARKO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARKO has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.27%, ARKO is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARKO has declined.
- ARKO has a Gross Margin of 15.45%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ARKO underperforms 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARKO is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ARKO has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, ARKO has less shares outstanding
- ARKO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- ARKO has an Altman-Z score of 2.51. This is not the best score and indicates that ARKO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ARKO's Altman-Z score of 2.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARKO outperforms 60.16% of its industry peers.
- ARKO has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ARKO would need 17.25 years to pay back of 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARKO is outperformed by 70.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.93 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC7.35%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that ARKO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ARKO has a Current ratio of 1.66. This is in the better half 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
- 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.
- 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%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARKO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.44% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARKO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.02% on average per year.
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.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.36, ARKO can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARKO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. ARKO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.55, ARKO is valued on the expensive side.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ARKO.
- ARKO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARKO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ARKO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARKO is cheaper than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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)0.7
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.
- ARKO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.79.
- ARKO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| 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
- 113.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARKO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP113.99%
EPS Next 2Y43.32%
EPS Next 3Y15.94%
ARKO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
5.51
-0.01 (-0.18%)
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 Cap611.00M
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)16.99M
Analysts85
Price Target8.67 (57.35%)
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 | 39.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.55 | ||
| P/S | 0.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.14 |
EPS(TTM)0.14
EY2.54%
EPS(NY)0.22
Fwd EY4.07%
FCF(TTM)0.59
FCFY10.67%
OCF(TTM)1.74
OCFY31.52%
SpS68.93
BVpS3.31
TBVpS-0.84
PEG (NY)0.7
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
WACC7.35%
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 39.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
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.