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ARAMARK (ARMK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ARMK - US03852U1060 - Common Stock

38.37 USD
+0.4 (+1.05%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
38.37 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to ARMK. ARMK was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. There are concerns on the financial health of ARMK while its profitability can be described as average. ARMK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
ARMK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
ARMK had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

ARMK's Return On Assets of 2.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 51.13% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.37%, ARMK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.99%, ARMK is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ARMK is below the industry average of 10.41%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.99%) for ARMK is above the 3 year average (5.54%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.45%
ROE 10.37%
ROIC 5.99%
ROA(3y)2.84%
ROA(5y)1.83%
ROE(3y)12.39%
ROE(5y)8.04%
ROIC(3y)5.54%
ROIC(5y)4.33%
ARMK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARMK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

ARMK's Profit Margin of 1.76% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARMK outperforms 44.36% of its industry peers.
ARMK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ARMK (4.28%) is worse than 63.91% of its industry peers.
ARMK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.36%, ARMK is not doing good in the industry: 90.23% 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 4.28%
PM (TTM) 1.76%
GM 8.36%
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%
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 2025 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARMK has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ARMK has more shares outstanding
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 2025 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 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that ARMK is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ARMK has a better Altman-Z score (2.22) than 61.65% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARMK is 12.52, which is on the high side as it means it would take ARMK, 12.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ARMK (12.52) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.71 is on the high side and indicates that ARMK has dependencies on debt financing.
ARMK has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.71) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.71
Debt/FCF 12.52
Altman-Z 2.22
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC6.56%
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 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that ARMK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ARMK (0.99) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ARMK has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that ARMK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARMK has a Quick ratio (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.88
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 2025 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 17.42%, which is quite good.
ARMK shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.54% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.35% in the last year.
ARMK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.42%
EPS 3Y15.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.35%
Revenue growth 3Y4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.6%
Sales Q2Q%14.3%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ARMK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.10% on average per year.
ARMK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.56%
EPS Next 2Y20.51%
EPS Next 3Y18.45%
EPS Next 5Y14.1%
Revenue Next Year5.67%
Revenue Next 2Y5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.91%
Revenue Next 5Y6.74%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 2030 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.08 indicates a rather expensive valuation of ARMK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARMK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: ARMK is cheaper than 66.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ARMK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say ARMK is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.06, the valuation of ARMK can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ARMK is valued a bit cheaper than 69.92% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARMK to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say ARMK is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.08
Fwd PE 17.06
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

ARMK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
ARMK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ARMK is cheaper than 67.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.36
EV/EBITDA 11.63
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.
ARMK's earnings are expected to grow with 18.45% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.51%
EPS Next 3Y18.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ARMK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.54, ARMK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, ARMK is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.26%

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
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 33.95% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP33.95%
EPS Next 2Y20.51%
EPS Next 3Y18.45%
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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M
ARMK Dividend Payout.ARMK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ARMK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARAMARK

NYSE:ARMK (12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 38.37 0 (0%)

38.37

+0.4 (+1.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Inst Owners101.38%
Inst Owner Change-4.6%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap10.09B
Revenue(TTM)18.51B
Net Income(TTM)326.39M
Analysts83.81
Price Target46.07 (20.07%)
Short Float %3.91%
Short Ratio3.92
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.26%
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.01%
DP33.95%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.44%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.76%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.44%
Max EPS beat(4)4.17%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.93%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.61%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.56%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.41%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.52%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.07%
PT rev (1m)-0.82%
PT rev (3m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.08
Fwd PE 17.06
P/S 0.55
P/FCF 23.36
P/OCF 10.95
P/B 3.2
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.63
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)2.25
Fwd EY5.86%
FCF(TTM)1.64
FCFY4.28%
OCF(TTM)3.5
OCFY9.13%
SpS70.38
BVpS11.97
TBVpS-13.69
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.45%
ROE 10.37%
ROCE 8.11%
ROIC 5.99%
ROICexc 6.41%
ROICexgc 24.68%
OM 4.28%
PM (TTM) 1.76%
GM 8.36%
FCFM 2.33%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover1.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.71
Debt/FCF 12.52
Debt/EBITDA 4.24
Cap/Depr 102.71%
Cap/Sales 2.64%
Interest Coverage 2407.56
Cash Conversion 72.63%
Profit Quality 132.29%
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 2.22
F-Score8
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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)17.42%
EPS 3Y15.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%5.56%
EPS Next Y23.56%
EPS Next 2Y20.51%
EPS Next 3Y18.45%
EPS Next 5Y14.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.35%
Revenue growth 3Y4.26%
Revenue growth 5Y7.6%
Sales Q2Q%14.3%
Revenue Next Year5.67%
Revenue Next 2Y5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.91%
Revenue Next 5Y6.74%
EBIT growth 1Y12.08%
EBIT growth 3Y9.03%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year51.6%
EBIT Next 3Y22.18%
EBIT Next 5Y15.29%
FCF growth 1Y44.37%
FCF growth 3Y12.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y26.77%
OCF growth 3Y9.87%
OCF growth 5Y39.13%

ARAMARK / ARMK FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ARMK stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ARMK.


What is the valuation status for ARMK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ARAMARK (ARMK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ARAMARK (ARMK) stock?

ARAMARK (ARMK) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for ARMK stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ARAMARK (ARMK) is expected to grow by 23.56% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for ARMK stock?

The dividend rating of ARAMARK (ARMK) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 33.95%.