ARAMARK (ARMK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:ARMK • US03852U1060
Current stock price
41.88 USD
+1.34 (+3.31%)
At close:
41.75 USD
-0.13 (-0.31%)
Pre-Market:
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.
- In the past year ARMK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years ARMK 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years ARMK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.34%, ARMK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.88%, ARMK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.47%, ARMK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARMK is significantly below the industry average of 10.68%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 1.69% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARMK has grown nicely.
- With a Operating Margin value of 4.22%, ARMK is not doing good in the industry: 69.84% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- 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. ARMK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- ARMK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- ARMK has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- An Altman-Z score of 2.34 indicates that ARMK is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- ARMK's Altman-Z score of 2.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of ARMK (26.65) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.94 is on the high side and indicates that ARMK has dependencies on debt financing.
- ARMK's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.94 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC6.06%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that ARMK should not have too much problems paying 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 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that ARMK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- ARMK has a better Quick ratio (1.13) than 61.11% 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.
- Measured over the past years, ARMK shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.54% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.07% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.36% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y24.09%
EPS Next 2Y20.65%
EPS Next 3Y17.7%
EPS Next 5Y14.36%
Revenue Next Year6.16%
Revenue Next 2Y6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.89%
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 stable.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.01, the valuation of ARMK can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARMK is valued a bit cheaper than 60.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ARMK to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say ARMK is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.81, ARMK is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARMK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.76, ARMK is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ARMK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ARMK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
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 17.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.65%
EPS Next 3Y17.7%
5. ARMK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- ARMK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.18%.
- 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
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 2Y20.65%
EPS Next 3Y17.7%
ARMK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
41.88
+1.34 (+3.31%)
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 Owners99.42%
Inst Owner Change11.76%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change0.75%
Market Cap11.01B
Revenue(TTM)18.79B
Net Income(TTM)316.94M
Analysts84.55
Price Target47.49 (13.4%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% |
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)0.09%
PT rev (3m)2.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.16 | ||
| P/B | 3.43 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)2.65
Fwd EY6.33%
FCF(TTM)0.89
FCFY2.13%
OCF(TTM)2.76
OCFY6.6%
SpS71.47
BVpS12.21
TBVpS-13.55
PEG (NY)0.96
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 | 2.34 |
F-Score6
WACC6.06%
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 2Y20.65%
EPS Next 3Y17.7%
EPS Next 5Y14.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.07%
Revenue growth 3Y4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.6%
Sales Q2Q%6.14%
Revenue Next Year6.16%
Revenue Next 2Y6.15%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.89%
EBIT growth 1Y4.67%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year51.9%
EBIT Next 3Y21.35%
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%.