AramarkARMK +0.58%83 FCF Margin % is 6.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 329% above its 10-year median of 1.42. GuruFocus rates ARMK with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Business Services companies, Aramark ranks worse than 56.73% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Aramark's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $299 Mil. Aramark's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,907 Mil. Therefore, Aramark's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aramark's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ARMK'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.75 Med: 1.42 Max: 2.96
Current: 2.03
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Aramark was 2.96%. The lowest was -11.75%. And the median was 1.42%.
ARMK's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 56.73% of 1070
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs ARMK: 2.03
Aramark FCF Margin % Related Terms
Aramark FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aramark's FCF 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aramark's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Aramark FCF Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aramark's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aramark's FCF 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.
Aramark (ARMK) has a FCF Margin % of 6.09% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Aramark and its competitors. This is 329% above median its historical median of 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #607 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Aramark's FCF Margin % too high?
Aramark's current FCF Margin % of 6.09% is 329% above median its 10-year median of 1.42. The Business Services industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. Aramark's value of 6.09% is 74.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aramark ranks #607 out of 1070 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aramark has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aramark's FCF Margin % compare to ULS and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #607 out of 1070 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Aramark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.50. Aramark's value of 6.09% is 74.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Aramark 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 FCF Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Business Services companies is 3.50, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aramark's current FCF Margin % of 6.09% is 74.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Aramark and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aramark's current FCF Margin % is 6.09%, which is 329% above median its own 10-year median of 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aramark stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aramark (ARMK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.78, compared to a current price of $54.07 — trading 32.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.09%, which is 329% above median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 74.2% above the Business Services industry median of 3.50. Aramark's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aramark (ARMK), the current FCF Margin % is 6.09% 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 Aramark (ARMK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aramark stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $54.07 is trading 32.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.78.
GuruFocus considers Aramark to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARMK:
FCF Margin %: 6.09% (329% above median its 10-year median of 1.42)
GF Value™: $40.78 vs. price of $54.07 (32.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.2% above the Business Services median (#607 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARMK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aramark, founded in 1936 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operates as a food service company providing facility management and workplace solutions. The company primarily generates revenue from its North American food and support services segment, serving clients such as schools, healthcare facilities, and entertainment venues.
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