Stock Analysis
ARAMARKARMK
P/E 38.06×· 5Y range 11.64–304.14×· 61th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Eating Places
AnalystsStrong Buy22 analystsP/E 38.1× sits at the 61st percentile of its 5.065023956194388-year history.
Cash covers 8% of debt · Q3 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality97
Risks
- Profitability28
- Financial Health38
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Revenue CAGR 11.2% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with ARMK
Profile
Strong earnings quality; moat, profitability, financial health, growth and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation47/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (61th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (3.0%)5/25
- P/S (0.7x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (23.6x)12/25
- Growth45/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (11.2%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (88.6%)25/25
- Profitability28/100 · Weak
- ROIC (7.3%)5/25
- ROE (11.1%)12/25
- Net margin (1.9%)6/25
- Operating margin (4.4%)5/25
- Financial Health38/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (2.20)18/25
- Current ratio (1.28)12/25
- Interest coverage (1.7x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 43%)5/25
- Quality97/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.52)25/25
- FCF conversion (113%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 2.1%)25/25
- Moat23/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (9.0%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (8/9 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -3.6%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠2 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 1.7× — thin debt cushion
About ARAMARK
Aramark, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a foodservice company that provides facility management and workplace solutions. Show more
The company primarily generates revenue from its North American food and support services segment, serving clients such as schools, healthcare facilities, and entertainment venues.
Headquarters: PHILADELPHIA, PA · Employees: 278,390 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
47D+P/E (TTM)38.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 11.6x–304.1x · 61st pct
P/FCF10.9xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Elevated investment — CapEx = 52% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
FCF Yield3.0%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -1.9%–4.6% · 72nd pct · Elevated investment — CapEx = 52% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
P/S (TTM)0.73xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.3x–0.9x · 88th pct
EV/EBIT23.6xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 15.6x–50.2x · 62nd pct
EV/Sales1.0xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E20.2xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio4.21xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.58B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.84%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio31.9%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Elevated investment: Elevated investment — CapEx = 52% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Profitability
28EROIC7.3%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE11.1%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA2.8%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin1.9%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin4.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin4.4%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin2.2%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · Elevated investment — CapEx = 52% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
True FCF Margin1.8%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Elevated investment — CapEx = 52% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Growth
45D+Revenue CAGR11.2%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth88.6%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+3.6%C
Grade C: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income17.8%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.3%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
38DAltman Z-Score2.20C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.28xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.05xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage1.7xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment13.7yD
Grade D: SlowYears to repay net debt via FCF · Elevated investment — CapEx = 52% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT6.8xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.87xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.08xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
97A+Piotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.52A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion113.0%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income · Elevated investment — CapEx = 52% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Margin Stability2.1%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.4%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.45xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Creed Greg Filed | Creed Greg | Grant / award | +614 | |
DREILING RICHARD W Filed | DREILING RICHARD W | Grant / award | +500 | |
Charpentier Abigail Filed | Charpentier Abigail | Tax withholding | -7405 | |
Charpentier Abigail Filed | Charpentier Abigail | Tax withholding | -1767 | |
Schilling Christopher T. Filed | Schilling Christopher T. | Tax withholding | -1190 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Harrington Lauren A Filed | Harrington Lauren A | Tax withholding | -10220 | |
Bruno Marc A Filed | Bruno Marc A | Tax withholding | -13620 | |
Tarangelo James J. Filed | Tarangelo James J. | Tax withholding | -1675 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
23EROIC >12% Years0/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)9.0%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years8/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-3.6%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.45
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$1.89
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$12.88
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$6.47B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$520.39M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$5.95B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$3.46B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.33xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$14.57B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.10B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: ARAMARK (ARMK)
ARAMARK meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 2.20 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -2.52 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~13.7 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of 1.7× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- ARAMARK posted a net loss in 2 of 9 available completed fiscal years (2017–2025).
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See ARMK move history →Frequently Asked Questions about ARMK
What is the current ARAMARK (ARMK) stock price?
ARMK is trading at $55.28 at the last market close, up 0.44% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ARMK pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ARMK stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates ARAMARK's financial health at 38/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ARMK stock overvalued?
ARAMARK trades at a trailing P/E of 38.1 and our valuation score rates it 47/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does ARAMARK report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ARMK. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does ARAMARK operate in?
ARAMARK operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Eating Places industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does ARAMARK do?
Aramark, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a foodservice company that provides facility management and workplace solutions.
About ARAMARK (ARMK) Stock
ARAMARK (ARMK) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Eating Places industry. As of the latest update, ARAMARK is trading at $55.28, up 0.44% on the day with a market capitalization of $14.6 billion. The financial health score for ARMK is 38/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ARMK stock.
ARMK Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track ARAMARK (ARMK) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ARMK stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ARMK with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for ARAMARK across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 38/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ARMK.
- Sector peers: Compare ARMK against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ARMK a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate ARAMARK (ARMK) as an investment. The financial health score of 38/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.ARAMARK (ARMK) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.