ARKOARKO +2.76%69 EBITDA Margin % is 2.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates ARKO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, ARKO ranks worse than 68.88% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. ARKO's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45 Mil. ARKO's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,772 Mil. Therefore, ARKO's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.54%.
ARKO (NAS:ARKO) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
ARKO EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
ARKO EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ARKO's EBITDA Margin % 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.
ARKO vs ARHS, WOOF, HZO: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, ARKO's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
ARKO EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ARKO's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ARKO's EBITDA Margin % 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.
ARKO (ARKO) has a EBITDA Margin % of 2.54% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on ARKO and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, ARKO's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.58 to 3.90. According to the industry distribution chart, ARKO ranks #777 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is ARKO's EBITDA Margin % too high?
ARKO's current EBITDA Margin % of 2.54% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 3.90. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. ARKO's value of 2.54% is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ARKO ranks #777 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ARKO has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARKO's EBITDA Margin % compare to ARHS and WOOF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, ARKO ranks #777 out of 1128 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places ARKO in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. ARKO's value of 2.54% is 66% below this benchmark. Historically, ARKO's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 1.58 to 3.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 7.48, ARKO 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.48, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ARKO's current EBITDA Margin % of 2.54% is 66% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on ARKO and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ARKO's current EBITDA Margin % is 2.54%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARKO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARKO (ARKO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.47, compared to a current price of $7.63 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 2.54%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 66% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. ARKO's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ARKO (ARKO), the current EBITDA Margin % is 2.54% as of Mar. 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 ARKO (ARKO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARKO stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.63 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.47.
GuruFocus considers ARKO to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARKO:
EBITDA Margin %: 2.54% (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: $5.47 vs. price of $7.63 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#777 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARKO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ARKO Corp owns and operates convenience stores in the United States. Some of its regional store brands include Stop, Admiral, Apple Market, BreadBox, E-Z Mart, fas mart, Li'l Cricket, and Next Door Store. Its retail store offers hot food service, beverages, cigarettes & other tobacco products, candy, salty snacks, grocery, beer, and general merchandise. ARKO operates in four segments: Retail segment, Wholesale segment, fleet fueling segment, and GPM Petroleum segment. It derives the majority of its revenue from retail and wholesale distribution of fuel.
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