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Ark RestaurantsARKR -8.83%51 Days Inventory is 7.49 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 8.19. GuruFocus rates ARKR with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Restaurants companies, Ark Restaurants ranks better than 75.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ark Restaurants's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
ARKR'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.36 Med: 8.19 Max: 13.57
Current: 7.61
During the past 13 years, Ark Restaurants's highest Days Inventory was 13.57. The lowest was 7.36. And the median was 8.19.
ARKR's Days Inventory is ranked better than 75.14% of 346
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.045
vs ARKR: 7.61
Ark Restaurants's Days Inventory
increased
from Jun. 2025 (6.96) to Jun. 2026 (7.49).
It might indicate that Ark Restaurants's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ark Restaurants's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.19.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Ark Restaurants's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.05.
Ark Restaurants (NAS:ARKR) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Ark Restaurants's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Ark Restaurants's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Ark Restaurants Days Inventory Related Terms
Ark Restaurants Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ark Restaurants's Days Inventory 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.
ARKR vs CCHH, GTIM, NROM: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Ark Restaurants's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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.
Ark Restaurants Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ark Restaurants's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ark Restaurants's Days Inventory 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.
Ark Restaurants (ARKR) has a Days Inventory of 7.49 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ark Restaurants and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.19. Over the past decade, Ark Restaurants' Days Inventory has ranged from 7.36 to 13.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #86 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Ark Restaurants' Days Inventory too high?
Ark Restaurants' current Days Inventory of 7.49 is near median its 10-year median of 8.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.36 to a high of 13.57. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.05. Ark Restaurants' value of 7.49 is 50.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #86 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ark Restaurants has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ark Restaurants' Days Inventory compare to CCHH and GTIM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #86 out of 346 companies for Days Inventory. This places Ark Restaurants in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.05. Ark Restaurants' value of 7.49 is 50.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Ark Restaurants' own Days Inventory has ranged from 7.36 to 13.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.19 vs. the industry median of 15.05, Ark Restaurants has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.05, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ark Restaurants's current Days Inventory of 7.49 is 50.2% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Ark Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ark Restaurants's current Days Inventory is 7.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ark Restaurants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ark Restaurants (ARKR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.28, compared to a current price of $5.01 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 7.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.19 and 50.2% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.05. Ark Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ark Restaurants (ARKR), the current Days Inventory is 7.49 as of Jun. 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 Ark Restaurants (ARKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ark Restaurants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.01 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.28.
GuruFocus considers Ark Restaurants to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ARKR:
Days Inventory: 7.49 (near median its 10-year median of 8.19)
GF Value™: $9.28 vs. price of $5.01 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.2% below the Restaurants median (#86 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ark Restaurants Corp owns and operates around 17 restaurants and bars, 16 fast food concepts, and catering operations in the USA. The Las Vegas operations include New York Hotel & Casino Resort, hotel room service operations, banquet facilities, employee dining room, food court concepts, and a restaurant within the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. It operates a restaurant and a bar in the Resorts Atlantic City Hotel and Casino and a restaurant in the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The Florida operations include The Rustic Inn in Dania Beach, Shuckers in Jensen Beach, JB's on the Beach in Deerfield Beach, The Blue Moon Fish Company in Fort Lauderdale, and fast food facilities in Tampa and Hollywood. In Alabama, it operates Original Oyster Houses in Gulf Shores and Spanish Fort.
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