ARK RESTAURANTS CORP (ARKR)

US0407121013 - Common Stock

13.63  -0.37 (-2.64%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall ARKR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated ARKR against 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. The financial health of ARKR is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ARKR has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ARKR had positive earnings in the past year.
ARKR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ARKR reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years ARKR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -3.62%, ARKR is not doing good in the industry: 78.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ARKR's Return On Equity of -12.12% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARKR outperforms 41.04% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.73%, ARKR is not doing good in the industry: 64.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARKR is significantly below the industry average of 10.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.62%
ROE -12.12%
ROIC 2.73%
ROA(3y)3.03%
ROA(5y)1.78%
ROE(3y)9.79%
ROE(5y)4.59%
ROIC(3y)3.9%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of ARKR (2.47%) is worse than 69.40% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARKR has declined.
ARKR has a Gross Margin of 73.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARKR outperforms 86.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ARKR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.47%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 73.35%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-2.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0%
GM growth 5Y0.01%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARKR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ARKR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ARKR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ARKR has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

ARKR has an Altman-Z score of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that ARKR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ARKR has a Altman-Z score (1.66) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARKR is 1.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ARKR, only 1.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.02, ARKR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.30% of the companies in the same industry.
ARKR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, ARKR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 1.02
Altman-Z 1.66
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC9.42%

2.3 Liquidity

ARKR has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that ARKR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARKR has a Current ratio (0.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ARKR has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that ARKR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARKR has a Quick ratio of 0.70. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARKR underperforms 64.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.7

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ARKR have decreased strongly by -171.95% in the last year.
ARKR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.24%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-171.95%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-19.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.24%
Revenue growth 3Y20.17%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Revenue growth Q2Q0.08%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 30.98 indicates a quite expensive valuation of ARKR.
ARKR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.20, ARKR is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.98
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARKR is valued cheaper than 90.30% of the companies in the same industry.
93.28% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARKR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.54
EV/EBITDA 4.88

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ARKR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.36%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.63, ARKR pays a better dividend. On top of this ARKR pays more dividend than 97.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, ARKR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.36%

5.2 History

The dividend of ARKR decreases each year by -8.91%.
ARKR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ARKR has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-8.91%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1

5.3 Sustainability

ARKR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-39.5%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

ARK RESTAURANTS CORP

NASDAQ:ARKR (4/22/2024, 7:00:00 PM)

13.63

-0.37 (-2.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
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Market Cap49.07M
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PE 30.98
Fwd PE N/A
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.62%
ROE -12.12%
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ROICexgc
OM 2.47%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 73.35%
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Asset Turnover1.07
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Debt/Equity 0.09
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Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.7
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-171.95%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.24%
Revenue growth 3Y20.17%
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