ARAMARK (ARMK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ARMK • US03852U1060
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This ARMK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. ARMK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- ARMK had positive earnings in the past year.
- ARMK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years ARMK 4 years were profitable.
- ARMK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of ARMK (2.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- ARMK has a better Return On Equity (9.88%) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
- ARMK's Return On Invested Capital of 5.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 51.59% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARMK is significantly below the industry average of 10.55%.
| 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 (1.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARMK has grown nicely.
- ARMK has a worse Operating Margin (4.22%) than 69.84% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARMK has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of ARMK (8.31%) is worse than 92.06% of its industry peers.
- ARMK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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. ARMK Health Analysis
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for ARMK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ARMK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- ARMK has an Altman-Z score of 2.36. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.36, ARMK is in the better half of 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 26.65, ARMK is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.06% of the companies in the same 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 | 2.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC6.1%
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.
- ARMK has a better Current ratio (1.27) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
- 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 of 1.13. This is in the better half of the industry: ARMK outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. ARMK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.30% over the past year.
- 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%.
- Measured over the past years, ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.60% on average per year.
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
- ARMK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.36% yearly.
- 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 Y24.09%
EPS Next 2Y20.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.65%
EPS Next 5Y14.36%
Revenue Next Year5.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.21%
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. ARMK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.83, ARMK is valued on the expensive side.
- ARMK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ARMK is cheaper than 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.18, ARMK is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.37, ARMK is valued correctly.
- 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARMK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- ARMK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ARMK is on the same level as its industry peers.
- ARMK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 48.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.33 |
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 ARMK's earnings are expected to grow with 17.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.65%
5. ARMK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARMK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.10%.
- ARMK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.09.
- ARMK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
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.
- The dividend of ARMK decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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 2Y20.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.65%
ARMK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
43.37
+0.51 (+1.19%)
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 Owners99.36%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change0.75%
Market Cap11.40B
Revenue(TTM)18.79B
Net Income(TTM)316.94M
Analysts84.55
Price Target47.96 (10.58%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.01%
DP36.13%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)1.09%
PT rev (3m)3.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.7 | ||
| P/B | 3.55 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.33 |
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)2.65
Fwd EY6.11%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY2.06%
OCF(TTM)2.76
OCFY6.37%
SpS71.47
BVpS12.21
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)0.99
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 | 2.36 |
F-Score6
WACC6.1%
ROIC/WACC0.9
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 Y24.09%
EPS Next 2Y20.67%
EPS Next 3Y17.65%
EPS Next 5Y14.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.6%
Sales Q2Q%6.14%
Revenue Next Year5.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.21%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y5.89%
EBIT growth 1Y4.67%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year53.16%
EBIT Next 3Y21.88%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for ARMK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ARMK.
What is the valuation status of ARAMARK (ARMK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ARAMARK (ARMK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for ARAMARK?
ARAMARK (ARMK) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for ARAMARK?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARAMARK (ARMK) is expected to grow by 24.09% in the next year.
Is the dividend of ARAMARK sustainable?
The dividend rating of ARAMARK (ARMK) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.13%.