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Ark RestaurantsARKR -8.83%51 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.88 as of Jun. 2026. 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 244 Restaurants companies, Ark Restaurants ranks worse than 409835.66% on this metric.
Ark Restaurants's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.10.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.88.
During the past 13 years, Ark Restaurants's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 126.00% per year. The lowest was -50.20% per year. And the median was 1.15% per year.
Ark Restaurants (NAS:ARKR) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Ark Restaurants Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Ark Restaurants Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ark Restaurants's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Ark Restaurants Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ARKR vs CCHH, GTIM, NROM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Ark Restaurants's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ark Restaurants's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ark Restaurants's PE Ratio falls into.
Ark Restaurants Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Ark Restaurants's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.88
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.88 mean?
Ark Restaurants (ARKR) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.88 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ark Restaurants and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #999999 out of 244 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Ark Restaurants' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Ark Restaurants' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.88. Based on the distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #999999 out of 244 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to CCHH and GTIM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #999999 out of 244 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Ark Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Restaurants company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Restaurants companies is 13.90, based on 244 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Ark Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ark Restaurants's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.88. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.88. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ark Restaurants (ARKR), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.88 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:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.88
GF Value™: $9.28 vs. price of $5.01 (46% below fair value)
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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