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ARAMARK (ARMK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ARMK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US03852U1060 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

42.79  -0.19 (-0.44%)

After market: 41.0277 -1.76 (-4.12%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ARMK. ARMK was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. ARMK has an average financial health and profitability rating. ARMK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ARMK had positive earnings in the past year.
ARMK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ARMK reported negative net income in multiple years.
ARMK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ARMK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFARMK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

ARMK has a Return On Assets of 2.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARMK outperforms 53.38% of its industry peers.
ARMK has a better Return On Equity (11.52%) than 72.18% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ARMK (5.66%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ARMK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.93%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.66%) for ARMK is above the 3 year average (4.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.58%
ROE 11.52%
ROIC 5.66%
ROA(3y)2.45%
ROA(5y)0.76%
ROE(3y)11.07%
ROE(5y)2.59%
ROIC(3y)4.93%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ARMK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARMK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

ARMK has a Profit Margin of 1.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARMK outperforms 45.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARMK has declined.
The Operating Margin of ARMK (4.38%) is worse than 65.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARMK has remained more or less at the same level.
ARMK has a worse Gross Margin (8.47%) than 90.98% of its industry peers.
ARMK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.38%
PM (TTM) 1.97%
GM 8.47%
OM growth 3Y40.47%
OM growth 5Y-1.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.42%
GM growth 3Y5.79%
GM growth 5Y8.33%
ARMK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsARMK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARMK is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ARMK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ARMK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ARMK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
ARMK Yearly Shares OutstandingARMK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
ARMK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsARMK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

ARMK has an Altman-Z score of 2.23. 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.
The Altman-Z score of ARMK (2.23) is better than 63.91% of its industry peers.
ARMK has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.61. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ARMK would need 17.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 17.61, ARMK is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.62% of the companies in the same industry.
ARMK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ARMK has a Debt to Equity ratio (2.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 17.61
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC5.59%
ARMK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARMK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

ARMK has a Current Ratio of 1.21. 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 1.21, ARMK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that ARMK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ARMK's Quick ratio of 1.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 60.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.08
ARMK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesARMK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ARMK shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.10% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.35% in the last year.
ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.1%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.35%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y1.41%
Sales Q2Q%1.89%

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 15.91% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ARMK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y27.4%
EPS Next 2Y22.4%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%
EPS Next 5Y15.91%
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y5.89%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%

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 accelerating.
ARMK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesARMK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
ARMK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesARMK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.17, ARMK can be considered very expensive at the moment.
62.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARMK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ARMK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.45), we can say ARMK is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.43 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ARMK.
65.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARMK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ARMK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.90, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.17
Fwd PE 18.43
ARMK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARMK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

ARMK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
62.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARMK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.22
EV/EBITDA 13.76
ARMK Per share dataARMK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

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.
ARMK's earnings are expected to grow with 20.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.4%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ARMK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.00%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.70, ARMK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, ARMK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1%

5.2 History

The dividend of ARMK decreases each year by -2.79%.
ARMK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ARMK Yearly Dividends per shareARMK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

30.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARMK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.38%
EPS Next 2Y22.4%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%
ARMK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendARMK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M
ARMK Dividend Payout.ARMK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ARMK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARAMARK

NYSE:ARMK (7/3/2025, 7:02:42 PM)

After market: 41.0277 -1.76 (-4.12%)

42.79

-0.19 (-0.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners101.67%
Inst Owner Change3.92%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap11.21B
Analysts83
Price Target45.42 (6.15%)
Short Float %3.4%
Short Ratio4.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1%
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.79%
DP30.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date05-14 2025-05-14 (0.105)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.05%
Min EPS beat(2)1.94%
Max EPS beat(2)4.17%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.77%
Max EPS beat(4)4.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.04%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.15%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)8.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.04%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.58%
PT rev (1m)1.55%
PT rev (3m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.17
Fwd PE 18.43
P/S 0.64
P/FCF 30.22
P/OCF 13.49
P/B 3.71
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.76
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY3.97%
EPS(NY)2.32
Fwd EY5.43%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY3.31%
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY7.41%
SpS67.25
BVpS11.52
TBVpS-14.08
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.58%
ROE 11.52%
ROCE 7.49%
ROIC 5.66%
ROICexc 6.21%
ROICexgc 21.8%
OM 4.38%
PM (TTM) 1.97%
GM 8.47%
FCFM 2.11%
ROA(3y)2.45%
ROA(5y)0.76%
ROE(3y)11.07%
ROE(5y)2.59%
ROIC(3y)4.93%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.48%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)26.7%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.53%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y122.06%
ROICexcg growth 5Y20.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y78.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.03%
OM growth 3Y40.47%
OM growth 5Y-1.21%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-11.42%
GM growth 3Y5.79%
GM growth 5Y8.33%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 17.61
Debt/EBITDA 4.99
Cap/Depr 101.98%
Cap/Sales 2.61%
Interest Coverage -22.67
Cash Conversion 67.95%
Profit Quality 106.62%
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z 2.23
F-Score5
WACC5.59%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)88.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.77%
Profit Quality(3y)109.5%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.1%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
EPS Next Y27.4%
EPS Next 2Y22.4%
EPS Next 3Y20.44%
EPS Next 5Y15.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.35%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y1.41%
Sales Q2Q%1.89%
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y6.01%
Revenue Next 3Y5.89%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%
EBIT growth 1Y4.81%
EBIT growth 3Y58.57%
EBIT growth 5Y0.18%
EBIT Next Year60.84%
EBIT Next 3Y24.32%
EBIT Next 5Y17.11%
FCF growth 1Y157.47%
FCF growth 3Y6.26%
FCF growth 5Y-9.07%
OCF growth 1Y56.8%
OCF growth 3Y3.4%
OCF growth 5Y-5.89%