ARMK (Aramark) ROCE %: 8.20% (As of Mar. 2026)


ARMK Aramark ARMK
83 GF Score
Price $54.07
GF Value $40.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Aramark ROCE %?

Aramark ARMK +0.58% 83 ROCE % is 8.20% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Aramark's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.20%.

Aramark  (NYSE:ARMK) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Aramark ROCE % Related Terms

Aramark ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aramark's ROCE % 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.

Aramark ROCE % Chart

Aramark Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
ROCE %
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Aramark Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Aramark ROCE % Calculation

Aramark's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Sep. 2025 )  (A: Sep. 2024 )(A: Sep. 2025 )
=794.832/( ( (12674.371 - 4214.21) + (13304.629 - 3546.722) )/ 2 )
=794.832/( (8460.161+9757.907)/ 2 )
=794.832/9109.034
=8.73 %

Aramark's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=878.996/( ( (13542.915 - 2855.588) + (13840.65 - 3089.718) )/ 2 )
=878.996/( ( 10687.327 + 10750.932 )/ 2 )
=878.996/10719.1295
=8.20 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 8.20% mean?
Aramark (ARMK) has a ROCE % of 8.20% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Aramark's ROCE % too high?
Aramark's current ROCE % is 8.20%. The Business Services industry median ROCE % is 8.82. Aramark's value of 8.20% is 7% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to ULS and GPN?
Aramark's ROCE % of 8.20% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.82. Aramark's value of 8.20% is 7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Business Services company?
The median ROCE % among Business Services companies is 8.82, based on 1,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aramark's current ROCE % of 8.20% is 7% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median ROCE % is 8.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aramark's current ROCE % is 8.20%. 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 ROCE % is 8.20% and 7% below the Business Services industry median of 8.82. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aramark (ARMK), the current ROCE % is 8.20% 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:

  • ROCE %: 8.20%
  • GF Value™: $40.78 vs. price of $54.07 (32.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7% below the Business Services median

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

Other Exchanges 0HHB:UK0AK:Germany
Address 2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
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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