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ARKOARKO +0.64%74 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.42 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 11.90. GuruFocus rates ARKO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Retail - Cyclical companies, ARKO ranks worse than 63.48% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ARKO's enterprise value is $2,776 Mil.
ARKO's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $243 Mil. Therefore, ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ARKO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.36 Med: 11.9 Max: 16.79
Current: 11.42
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ARKO was 16.79. The lowest was 5.36. And the median was 11.90.
ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.48% of 953
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.67
vs ARKO: 11.42
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-26), ARKO's stock price is $4.695.
ARKO's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.070. Therefore, ARKO's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 67.07.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
ARKO's share price for today is $4.695.
ARKO's 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 $0.070.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA 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 Retail subindustry, ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
ARKO's current Enterprise Value is $2,776 Mil.
ARKO's EBITDA 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 $243 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.
ARKO (ARKO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.42 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ARKO. This is near median its historical median of 11.90. Over the past decade, ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.36 to 16.79. According to the industry distribution chart, ARKO ranks #605 out of 953 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ARKO's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.42 is near median its 10-year median of 11.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.36 to a high of 16.79. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. ARKO's value of 11.42 is 31.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ARKO ranks #605 out of 953 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ARKO has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARKO's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HZO and WOOF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, ARKO ranks #605 out of 953 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places ARKO in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67. ARKO's value of 11.42 is 31.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ARKO's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.36 to 16.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.90 vs. the industry median of 8.67, ARKO has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.67, based on 953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ARKO's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.42 is 31.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ARKO. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ARKO's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.90. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.57, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.90 and 31.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.67. ARKO's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ARKO (ARKO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.42 as of Aug. 26, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.57.
GuruFocus considers ARKO to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ARKO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.42 (near median its 10-year median of 11.90)
GF Value™: $5.57 vs. price of $4.70 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#605 of 953)
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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