ARMK (Aramark) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

Aramark ARMK +0.32% 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.23. 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 516 Business Services companies, Aramark ranks better than 80.81% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ARMK' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Aramark was 0.37. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.23.

ARMK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
80.81% of 516 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs ARMK: 0.23

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Aramark is 0.86%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Aramark was 3.59%. The lowest was 0.83%. And the median was 1.49%.

Aramark's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.12.

During the past 12 months, Aramark's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Aramark was 22.30% per year. The lowest was -4.80% per year. And the median was 1.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Aramark Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Aramark Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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ARMK vs ULS, GPN, AMTM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Aramark Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Sep. 2025 )
	=	0.42	/	1.82
	=	0.23

Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.12	/	0.49
	=	0.24

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 mean?

Aramark (ARMK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aramark and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #99 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.

Is Aramark's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Aramark's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is near median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.37. The Business Services industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Aramark's value of 0.25 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aramark ranks #99 out of 516 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ULS and GPN?

According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aramark ranks #99 out of 516 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Aramark in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Aramark's value of 0.25 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Aramark's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Business Services company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Business Services companies is 0.44, based on 516 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aramark's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 43.2% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Aramark and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aramark's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.23. 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 $53.93 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 43.2% below the Business Services industry median of 0.44. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aramark (ARMK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 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 $53.93 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.78. GuruFocus considers Aramark to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARMK:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (near median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $40.78 vs. price of $53.93 (32.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Business Services median (#99 of 516)

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 Business Description

Industry Industrials Business Services

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Address 2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103

Website https://www.aramark.com

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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