ARKR (Ark Restaurants) EV-to-EBIT: -44.50 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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ARKR Ark Restaurants Corp ARKR
51 GF Score
Price $5.01
GF Value $9.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ark Restaurants EV-to-EBIT?

Ark Restaurants ARKR -8.83% 51 EV-to-EBIT is -44.50 as of Sep. 09, 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 265 Restaurants companies, Ark Restaurants ranks worse than 377358.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ark Restaurants's Enterprise Value is $91.9 Mil. Ark Restaurants's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.1 Mil. Therefore, Ark Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT for today is -44.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ark Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

ARKR' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -817.07   Med: 9   Max: 36.81
Current: -44.5

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ark Restaurants was 36.81. The lowest was -817.07. And the median was 9.00.

ARKR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 265 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.12 vs ARKR: -44.50

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ark Restaurants's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $95.0 Mil. Ark Restaurants's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.1 Mil. Ark Restaurants's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.17%.


Ark Restaurants  (NAS:ARKR) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Ark Restaurants's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-2.066/94.99916
=-2.17 %

Ark Restaurants's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $95.0 Mil.
Ark Restaurants's EBIT 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 $-2.1 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ark Restaurants EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ark Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ark Restaurants Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Ark Restaurants Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.43 -29.05 -12.42 -19.91 -45.98

ARKR vs CCHH, GTIM, NROM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Ark Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ark Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ark Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Ark Restaurants EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Ark Restaurants's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=91.935/-2.066
=-44.50

Ark Restaurants's current Enterprise Value is $91.9 Mil.
Ark Restaurants's EBIT 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 $-2.1 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -44.50 mean?
Ark Restaurants (ARKR) has a EV-to-EBIT of -44.50 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ark Restaurants and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #999999 out of 265 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Ark Restaurants' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ark Restaurants' current EV-to-EBIT is -44.50. Based on the distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #999999 out of 265 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to CCHH and GTIM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #999999 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ark Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 17.12, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ark Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ark Restaurants's current EV-to-EBIT is -44.50. 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 EV-to-EBIT is -44.50. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ark Restaurants (ARKR), the current EV-to-EBIT is -44.50 as of Sep. 09, 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -44.50
  • GF Value™: $9.28 vs. price of $5.01 (46% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 85 5th Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10003
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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