Arko Corp. (ARKO) — Stock Score Summary

Arko Corp. (ARKO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 55/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Arko Corp is a highly leveraged convenience store roll-up operator with weak organic growth and low return on capital, failing our quality criteria.

Arko Corp. is one of the largest operators of convenience stores and wholesale fuel distributors in the United States, operating primarily through its subsidiary GPM Investments. The company's growth strategy relies on acquiring regional convenience store chains in suburban and rural markets and integrating them into its centralized marketing and loyalty platforms. This roll-up strategy, combined with its scale in fuel procurement, allows Arko to capture significant operational synergies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.65
Market Cap$878M
P/E (TTM)38.80
P/E (Forward)155.20
Price/Book2.20
Return on Equity6.5%
Return on Invested Capital3.9%
Debt/Equity420.15
Gross Margin18.0%
Operating Margin0.7%
Revenue Growth-3.1%
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow$13M

Arko Corp. operates in the Specialty Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arko Corp.’s (ARKO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Arko Corp. (ARKO) is 55/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (32), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Arko Corp. have an economic moat?
Arko Corp. (ARKO) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Arko Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Arko Corp. (ARKO) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 55/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Arko Corp. in?
Arko Corp. (ARKO) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Specialty Retail industry (United States).