APC (Arko Petroleum) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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APC Arko Petroleum Corp APC
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What is Arko Petroleum Financial Strength?

Arko Petroleum APC +0.15% 16 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates APC with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Arko Petroleum has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Arko Petroleum's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.18. Arko Petroleum's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14. As of today, Arko Petroleum's Altman Z-Score is 3.56.


Arko Petroleum  (NAS:APC) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Arko Petroleum has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Arko Petroleum Financial Strength Related Terms


APC vs CAPL, CLNE, SGU: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Arko Petroleum's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Arko Petroleum Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Arko Petroleum's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arko Petroleum's Financial Strength falls into.


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Arko Petroleum Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Arko Petroleum's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $20 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $721 Mil.

Arko Petroleum's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*20.112/-9.236
=2.18

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Arko Petroleum's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(33.214 + 721.337) / 5377.46
=0.14

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Arko Petroleum has a Z-score of 3.56, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.56 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Arko Petroleum (APC) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Arko Petroleum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Arko Petroleum's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Arko Petroleum's Financial Strength too high?
Arko Petroleum's current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Arko Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arko Petroleum's Financial Strength compare to CAPL and CLNE?
Arko Petroleum's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Arko Petroleum's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Arko Petroleum and its competitors. Arko Petroleum's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arko Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Arko Petroleum (APC) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Arko Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arko Petroleum (APC), the current Financial Strength is 5 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.

Arko Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8565 Magellan Parkway, Suite 400, Richmond, VA, USA, 23227-1150
Arko Petroleum Corp is a fuel distribution company. It operates through three reportable segments: i) Wholesale: Distributes fuel to gas stations, sub-wholesalers, and bulk purchasers, typically under long-term contracts on a cost-plus or consignment basis. ii) Fleet Fueling: Operates proprietary and third-party cardlock locations serving commercial and municipal fleets, and earns commissions from proprietary fuel card sales. iii) GPMP: Supplies fuel to ARKO Retail Sites at cost plus a fixed margin, charges fixed fees to certain sites. The company generates the majority of revenue from the Wholesale segment.
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