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ARAMARK (ARMK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

39.62  +0.5 (+1.28%)

After market: 39.62 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ARMK. ARMK was compared to 131 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

In the past year ARMK was profitable.
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

ARMK has a Return On Assets of 2.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARMK outperforms 51.15% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ARMK (11.52%) is better than 70.99% of its industry peers.
ARMK has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.66%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARMK outperforms 51.15% of its industry peers.
ARMK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.93%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.80%.
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 (1.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
ARMK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ARMK has a worse Operating Margin (4.38%) than 65.65% of its industry peers.
ARMK's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ARMK has a Gross Margin of 8.47%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ARMK underperforms 90.84% 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) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARMK is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ARMK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
ARMK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARMK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 2.18. 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 (2.18) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARMK is 17.61, which is on the high side as it means it would take ARMK, 17.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARMK (17.61) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ARMK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ARMK (2.02) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 17.61
Altman-Z 2.18
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC6.92%
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 1.21 indicates that ARMK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ARMK's Current ratio of 1.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
ARMK has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that ARMK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ARMK (1.08) is better than 60.31% 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

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 quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.19%.
ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-7.1%
EPS Q2Q%29.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y1.41%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.91% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 Y27.46%
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y20.39%
EPS Next 5Y15.91%
Revenue Next Year6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

ARMK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.13.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ARMK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ARMK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.03, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ARMK.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARMK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARMK to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.28), we can say ARMK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.13
Fwd PE 17.03
ARMK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARMK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as ARMK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ARMK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ARMK is cheaper than 64.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.98
EV/EBITDA 12.97
ARMK Per share dataARMK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

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 20.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y20.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ARMK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%.
ARMK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.38.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, ARMK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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

ARMK pays out 30.38% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.38%
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y20.39%
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 (8/8/2025, 4:10:02 PM)

After market: 39.62 0 (0%)

39.62

+0.5 (+1.28%)

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 Owners101.67%
Inst Owner Change-0.21%
Ins Owners0.53%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap10.38B
Analysts81.9
Price Target46.04 (16.2%)
Short Float %3.12%
Short Ratio5.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.07%
Yearly Dividend0.38
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.79%
DP30.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date08-06 2025-08-06 (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)1.36%
PT rev (3m)2.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.13
Fwd PE 17.03
P/S 0.59
P/FCF 27.98
P/OCF 12.49
P/B 3.44
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.97
EPS(TTM)1.79
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY5.87%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY3.57%
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY8%
SpS67.25
BVpS11.52
TBVpS-14.08
PEG (NY)0.81
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 2.18
F-Score5
WACC6.92%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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 Y27.46%
EPS Next 2Y22.52%
EPS Next 3Y20.39%
EPS Next 5Y15.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.19%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y1.41%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
Revenue Next Year6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.07%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%
EBIT growth 1Y4.81%
EBIT growth 3Y58.57%
EBIT growth 5Y0.18%
EBIT Next Year62.05%
EBIT Next 3Y24.65%
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%