ARAMARK (ARMK) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21)
Aramark, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a foodservice company that provides facility management and workplace solutions. The company primarily generates revenue...
ARAMARK (ARMK) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 42.14 (historical range: 23.41–46.55, median: 30.64), placing it at the 91th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.77 (range: 0.46–0.86, 91th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 24.66 (range: 17.83–26.54, 91th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21), ARAMARK's P/E ratio has expanded by 19% over the observed period (from an average of 29.4 to 35.0).
ARAMARK appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 42.14 | 23.41 | 30.64 | 46.55 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.77 | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.86 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 24.66 | 17.83 | 20.52 | 26.54 | 91th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 27th | above its historical average |
ARAMARK (ARMK) Valuation & P/E History
ARAMARK (ARMK) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Eating Places industry currently trading at $56.48 with a market capitalization of $14.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for ARMK based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-23 to 2026-09-21. The P/E ratio of 42.14 is above the historical median of 30.64, placing ARMK at the 91th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.77 compares to a median of 0.58.
ARMK Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows ARAMARK's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether ARMK is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests ARMK is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for ARAMARK.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is ARMK Overvalued or Undervalued?
ARAMARK appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 91 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive ARMK is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full ARMK analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.ARMK trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.