AramarkARMK +0.54%83 Gross Margin % is 8.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 8.68. 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 1,007 Business Services companies, Aramark ranks worse than 93.35% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aramark's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $426 Mil. Aramark's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,907 Mil. Therefore, Aramark's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aramark's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ARMK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.52 Med: 8.68 Max: 11.35
Current: 8.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aramark was 11.35%. The lowest was 6.52%. And the median was 8.68%.
ARMK's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.35% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs ARMK: 8.39
Aramark had a gross margin of 8.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aramark was 2.90% per year.
Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Aramark had a gross margin of 8.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Aramark Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aramark Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aramark's Gross 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aramark's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aramark's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Aramark (ARMK) has a Gross Margin % of 8.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aramark and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.68. Over the past decade, Aramark's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.52 to 11.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #940 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Aramark's Gross Margin % too high?
Aramark's current Gross Margin % of 8.69% is near median its 10-year median of 8.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.52 to a high of 11.35. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Aramark's value of 8.69% is 74.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aramark ranks #940 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Gross Margin % compare to ULS and GPN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #940 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aramark in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Aramark's value of 8.69% is 74.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Aramark's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.52 to 11.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.68 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Aramark 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aramark's current Gross Margin % of 8.69% is 74.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aramark and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aramark's current Gross Margin % is 8.69%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.68. 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 $54.05 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.69%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.68 and 74.8% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aramark (ARMK), the current Gross Margin % is 8.69% 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 $54.05 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.78.
GuruFocus considers Aramark to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARMK:
Gross Margin %: 8.69% (near median its 10-year median of 8.68)
GF Value™: $40.78 vs. price of $54.05 (32.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.8% below the Business Services median (#940 of 1007)
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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