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ARAMARK (ARMK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:ARMK - US03852U1060 - Common Stock

38.95 USD
+0.18 (+0.46%)
Last: 9/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
38.7 USD
-0.25 (-0.64%)
After Hours: 9/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall ARMK gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated ARMK against 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. ARMK has an average financial health and profitability rating. ARMK has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
In the past year ARMK had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: ARMK reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years ARMK always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.72%, ARMK is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.49% of the companies in the same industry.
ARMK has a better Return On Equity (11.73%) than 69.40% of its industry peers.
ARMK has a Return On Invested Capital (5.68%) which 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 16.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.93%) for ARMK is below the current ROIC(5.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.72%
ROE 11.73%
ROIC 5.68%
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 (2.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARMK has declined.
ARMK's Operating Margin of 4.44% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK is outperformed by 65.67% of its industry peers.
ARMK's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.55%, ARMK is not doing good in the industry: 91.04% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ARMK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.44%
PM (TTM) 2.02%
GM 8.55%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARMK is destroying 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 2.25. 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.
ARMK has a Altman-Z score of 2.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARMK outperforms 57.46% of its industry peers.
ARMK has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.42. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ARMK would need 22.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ARMK's Debt to FCF ratio of 22.42 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 44.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.03 is on the high side and indicates that ARMK has dependencies on debt financing.
ARMK has a Debt to Equity ratio (2.03) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.03
Debt/FCF 22.42
Altman-Z 2.25
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC6.87%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that ARMK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.29, ARMK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.18% of the companies in the same industry.
ARMK has a Quick Ratio of 1.14. 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 Quick ratio (1.14) than 62.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.14
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

ARMK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.48%, which is quite good.
ARMK shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.10% yearly.
ARMK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.06%.
Measured over the past years, ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.1%
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y1.41%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%

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 15.55% yearly.
ARMK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.67% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.95%
EPS Next 2Y22.62%
EPS Next 3Y21.08%
EPS Next 5Y15.55%
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y6.16%
Revenue Next 3Y6.09%
Revenue Next 5Y6.67%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 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 2030 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.76, ARMK is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARMK is valued a bit cheaper than 67.91% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ARMK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say ARMK is valued inline with the index average.
ARMK is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.71.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARMK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ARMK is cheaper than 68.66% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ARMK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.48.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.76
Fwd PE 16.71
ARMK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARMK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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 is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.46
EV/EBITDA 12.71
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ARMK's earnings are expected to grow with 21.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.62%
EPS Next 3Y21.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ARMK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.09, ARMK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.07, ARMK pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%

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

29.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ARMK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP29.94%
EPS Next 2Y22.62%
EPS Next 3Y21.08%
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 (9/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 38.7 -0.25 (-0.64%)

38.95

+0.18 (+0.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners108.97%
Inst Owner Change-1.44%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap10.24B
Analysts81.9
Price Target46.55 (19.51%)
Short Float %2.12%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.79%
DP29.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-06 2025-08-06 (0.105)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.09%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.76%
Max EPS beat(2)1.94%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.76%
Max EPS beat(4)4.17%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.51%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.72%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.88%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.84%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.76%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.45%
PT rev (1m)1.11%
PT rev (3m)4.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.76
Fwd PE 16.71
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 36.46
P/OCF 13.35
P/B 3.32
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.71
EPS(TTM)1.79
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY5.98%
FCF(TTM)1.07
FCFY2.74%
OCF(TTM)2.92
OCFY7.49%
SpS68
BVpS11.73
TBVpS-13.96
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.72%
ROE 11.73%
ROCE 7.52%
ROIC 5.68%
ROICexc 5.96%
ROICexgc 18.2%
OM 4.44%
PM (TTM) 2.02%
GM 8.55%
FCFM 1.57%
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 Turnover1.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.03
Debt/FCF 22.42
Debt/EBITDA 4.97
Cap/Depr 104.62%
Cap/Sales 2.72%
Interest Coverage 3.5
Cash Conversion 60.99%
Profit Quality 77.63%
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 1.14
Altman-Z 2.25
F-Score5
WACC6.87%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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)8.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.1%
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
EPS Next Y26.95%
EPS Next 2Y22.62%
EPS Next 3Y21.08%
EPS Next 5Y15.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y1.41%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y6.16%
Revenue Next 3Y6.09%
Revenue Next 5Y6.67%
EBIT growth 1Y3.55%
EBIT growth 3Y58.57%
EBIT growth 5Y0.18%
EBIT Next Year62.05%
EBIT Next 3Y24.65%
EBIT Next 5Y16.92%
FCF growth 1Y56.37%
FCF growth 3Y6.26%
FCF growth 5Y-9.07%
OCF growth 1Y35.43%
OCF growth 3Y3.4%
OCF growth 5Y-5.89%