AramarkARMK -0.14%83 Buyback Yield % is 0.55 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARMK with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Business Services companies, Aramark ranks better than 60.09% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Aramark's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aramark's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Aramark Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aramark's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aramark's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Aramark (ARMK) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.55 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Aramark and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #172 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 39.9%.
Is Aramark's Buyback Yield % too high?
Aramark's current Buyback Yield % is 0.55. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Aramark's value of 0.55 is 685.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aramark ranks #172 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aramark has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aramark's Buyback Yield % compare to GPN and ULS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #172 out of 431 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Aramark in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Aramark's value of 0.55 is 685.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.07, based on 431 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aramark's current Buyback Yield % of 0.55 is 685.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Aramark and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aramark's current Buyback Yield % is 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aramark stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aramark (ARMK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.79, compared to a current price of $55.98 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.55 and 685.7% above the Business Services industry median of 0.07. Aramark's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aramark (ARMK), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.55 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Aramark (ARMK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aramark stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.98 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.79.
GuruFocus considers Aramark to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARMK:
Buyback Yield %: 0.55
GF Value™: $40.79 vs. price of $55.98 (37.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 685.7% above the Business Services median (#172 of 431)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARMK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aramark, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operates as a food service company providing facility management and workplace solutions. The company primarily generates revenue from its North American food and support services segment, serving clients such as schools, healthcare facilities, and entertainment venues.
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