ARAMARK (ARMK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ARMK • US03852U1060
40.3 USD
+1.15 (+2.94%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Taking everything into account, ARMK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARMK was compared to 126 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. ARMK has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ARMK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ARMK was profitable.
- In the past year ARMK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years ARMK 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years ARMK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- ARMK has a Return On Assets of 2.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARMK outperforms 50.79% of its industry peers.
- ARMK's Return On Equity of 9.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 70.63% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.47%, ARMK is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARMK is significantly below the industry average of 10.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.34% | ||
| ROE | 9.88% | ||
| ROIC | 5.47% |
ROA(3y)2.84%
ROA(5y)1.83%
ROE(3y)12.39%
ROE(5y)8.04%
ROIC(3y)5.54%
ROIC(5y)4.33%
1.3 Margins
- ARMK has a Profit Margin of 1.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARMK outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARMK has grown nicely.
- ARMK's Operating Margin of 4.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK is outperformed by 67.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARMK has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 8.31%, ARMK is not doing good in the industry: 92.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ARMK has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.69% | ||
| GM | 8.31% |
OM growth 3Y4.57%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y14.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y6.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARMK is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for ARMK has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- ARMK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for ARMK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- ARMK has an Altman-Z score of 2.30. This is not the best score and indicates that ARMK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.30, ARMK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ARMK is 26.65, which is on the high side as it means it would take ARMK, 26.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- ARMK has a Debt to FCF ratio (26.65) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ARMK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.94. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- ARMK has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC5.87%
2.3 Liquidity
- ARMK has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that ARMK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, ARMK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARMK has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that ARMK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ARMK has a Quick ratio (1.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- ARMK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.30%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.07%.
- ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.3%
EPS 3Y15.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.6%
Sales Q2Q%6.14%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARMK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.36% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, ARMK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.73%
EPS Next 2Y20.48%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%
EPS Next 5Y14.36%
Revenue Next Year6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y5.89%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ARMK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.14.
- ARMK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ARMK is cheaper than 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- ARMK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.16.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.25, which indicates a correct valuation of ARMK.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARMK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- ARMK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ARMK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- ARMK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ARMK'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 ARMK's earnings are expected to grow with 18.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.48%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ARMK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- ARMK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.10.
- ARMK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of ARMK decreases each year by -1.01%.
- ARMK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 36.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARMK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP36.13%
EPS Next 2Y20.48%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%
NYSE:ARMK (2/18/2026, 10:23:03 AM)
40.3
+1.15 (+2.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/bmo
Inst Owners100.66%
Inst Owner Change1.52%
Ins Owners0.51%
Ins Owner Change0.43%
Market Cap10.59B
Revenue(TTM)18.79B
Net Income(TTM)316.94M
Analysts83.81
Price Target45.37 (12.58%)
Short Float %3.05%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.01%
DP36.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-18 2026-02-18 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.44%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.61%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.44%
Max EPS beat(4)1.94%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.62%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.05%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.56%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.51%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.22%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)-1.73%
PT rev (3m)-2.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.59 | ||
| P/B | 3.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.59 |
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)2.64
Fwd EY6.56%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY2.21%
OCF(TTM)2.76
OCFY6.85%
SpS71.48
BVpS12.21
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.34% | ||
| ROE | 9.88% | ||
| ROCE | 7.41% | ||
| ROIC | 5.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.82% | ||
| OM | 4.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.69% | ||
| GM | 8.31% | ||
| FCFM | 1.25% |
ROA(3y)2.84%
ROA(5y)1.83%
ROE(3y)12.39%
ROE(5y)8.04%
ROIC(3y)5.54%
ROIC(5y)4.33%
ROICexc(3y)6.18%
ROICexc(5y)4.75%
ROICexgc(3y)30.33%
ROICexgc(5y)21.39%
ROCE(3y)7.5%
ROCE(5y)5.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y27.16%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y17.41%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y4.57%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y14.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.09%
GM growth 5Y6.89%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 155.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 73.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
F-Score6
WACC5.87%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)98.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.65%
Profit Quality(3y)101.01%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.3%
EPS 3Y15.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y23.73%
EPS Next 2Y20.48%
EPS Next 3Y18.56%
EPS Next 5Y14.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.6%
Sales Q2Q%6.14%
Revenue Next Year6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y5.89%
EBIT growth 1Y4.67%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year52.67%
EBIT Next 3Y22.31%
EBIT Next 5Y14.43%
FCF growth 1Y2.63%
FCF growth 3Y12.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1.32%
OCF growth 3Y9.87%
OCF growth 5Y39.13%
ARAMARK / ARMK FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ARMK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ARMK.
Can you provide the valuation status for ARAMARK?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ARAMARK (ARMK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ARAMARK (ARMK) stock?
ARAMARK (ARMK) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of ARAMARK based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARAMARK (ARMK) is 22.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.3.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ARAMARK?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARAMARK (ARMK) is expected to grow by 23.73% in the next year.