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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ark Restaurants's Enterprise Value is $95.3 Mil.
Ark Restaurants's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.9 Mil. Therefore, Ark Restaurants's EV-to-FCF for today is -24.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ark Restaurants's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ARKR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1914.28 Med: 13.13 Max: 328.58
Current: -24.69
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ark Restaurants was 328.58. The lowest was -1914.28. And the median was 13.13.
ARKR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 279
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.9
vs ARKR: -24.69
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Ark Restaurants's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ark Restaurants's share price for today is $5.80.
Ark Restaurants's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.740.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ark Restaurants EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ark Restaurants EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ark Restaurants's EV-to-FCF 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 Restaurants subindustry, Ark Restaurants's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ark Restaurants's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ark Restaurants's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ark Restaurants's current Enterprise Value is $95.3 Mil.
Ark Restaurants's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.9 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 (ARKR) has a EV-to-FCF of -24.69 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ark Restaurants and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #999999 out of 279 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Ark Restaurants' EV-to-FCF too high?
Ark Restaurants' current EV-to-FCF is -24.69. Based on the distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #999999 out of 279 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-FCF compare to MHGU and NROM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #999999 out of 279 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Ark Restaurants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.90, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ark Restaurants and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ark Restaurants's current EV-to-FCF is -24.69. 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 $10.19, compared to a current price of $5.80 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -24.69. Ark Restaurants' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ark Restaurants (ARKR), the current EV-to-FCF is -24.69 as of Jul. 28, 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 $5.80 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.19.
GuruFocus considers Ark Restaurants to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ARKR:
EV-to-FCF: -24.69
GF Value™: $10.19 vs. price of $5.80 (43.1% 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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