Aramark (ARMK) — Stock Score Summary

Aramark (ARMK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (81/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Aramark is a food service and facilities provider with low operating margins and high debt. It lacks pricing power and does not align with any of our high-conviction macro themes.

Aramark provides food services, facilities management, and uniform services to a wide range of clients across sectors like education, healthcare, business, and sports. The company benefits from long-term contracts and an extensive operational footprint, offering integrated services that drive cost efficiencies for clients. Aramark is a global leader in outsourced services, leveraging its scale and expertise to serve large institutional clients.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$53.54
Market Cap$14.0B
P/E (TTM)39.81
P/E (Forward)19.86
Price/Book4.27
Return on Equity11.2%
Return on Invested Capital8.1%
Debt/Equity192.21
Gross Margin15.4%
Operating Margin4.6%
Revenue Growth14.7%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$327M

Aramark operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aramark’s (ARMK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Aramark (ARMK) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (34), and Momentum (81) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Aramark have an economic moat?
Aramark (ARMK) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. 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 Aramark a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Aramark (ARMK) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. 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 Aramark in?
Aramark (ARMK) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United States).