ARKR (Ark Restaurants) Moat Score: 2/10 (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 Moat Score?

Ark Restaurants ARKR -8.83% 51 Moat Score is 2 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 367 Restaurants companies, Ark Restaurants ranks better than 81.2% on this metric.

Ark Restaurants has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ark Restaurants has No Moat: Ark Restaurants Corp operates in the highly competitive restaurant industry with minimal barriers to entry. It lacks significant brand strength, customer loyalty, or cost advantages, resulting in a very weak moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Ark Restaurants might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Ark Restaurants  (NAS:ARKR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Ark Restaurants Moat Score Related Terms

ARKR vs CCHH, GTIM, NROM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Ark Restaurants's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ark Restaurants's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ark Restaurants's Moat Score falls into.


ARKR
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Ark Restaurants (ARKR) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #69 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Ark Restaurants' Moat Score too high?
Ark Restaurants' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #69 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Moat Score compare to CCHH and GTIM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ark Restaurants ranks #69 out of 367 companies for Moat Score. This places Ark Restaurants in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Ark Restaurants's current Moat Score is 2. 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 Moat Score is 2. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ark Restaurants (ARKR), the current Moat Score is 2 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:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • 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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