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Arko Corp (ARKOW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/08/2025: ARKOW (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -42.15% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/08/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.17B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 0.02 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 0.02 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.74 | 52 Weeks Range 0.01 - 0.83 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.01 - 0.83 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.55 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.1% | Operating Margin (TTM) -0.5% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.61% | Return on Equity (TTM) 2.45% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 0.02 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2132723840 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 2132723840 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 48455893 |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 48455893 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Arko Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Arko Corp, through its subsidiaries, operates as a convenience store operator in the United States. Formerly known as GPM Investments, LLC, it was founded in 2011 and went public through a SPAC merger.
Core Business Areas
- Convenience Stores: Operation of convenience stores offering fuel, merchandise, and food services.
- Fuel Distribution: Wholesale fuel distribution to independent dealers.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Arie Kotler (CEO) and has a structured management team overseeing different departments, including operations, finance, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Convenience Store Merchandise: Variety of products including beverages, snacks, tobacco, groceries, and other convenience items. Competitors include national chains and local convenience stores.
- Food Service: Offerings like quick-serve meals, sandwiches, and coffee. Competitors include fast-food restaurants and other convenience stores with food service options.
- Fuel: Arko sells branded fuel (Shell, BP, Exxon, etc.) and unbranded fuel. Competitors include large gas station chains such as Circle K, 7-Eleven, and Speedway. Fuel sales are a major revenue driver but have relatively low margins.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The convenience store industry is highly fragmented and competitive, characterized by low barriers to entry and dependence on fuel sales and merchandise.
Positioning
Arko Corp focuses on acquiring and integrating convenience store chains, aiming for economies of scale and operational efficiencies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The U.S. convenience store market is estimated to be several hundred billion dollars annually. Arko is positioned to capture a portion of this market through acquisitions and organic growth.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive network of convenience stores
- Diversified revenue streams (fuel, merchandise, food)
- Experienced management team with acquisition expertise
- Strong relationships with fuel suppliers
Weaknesses
- High debt levels from acquisitions
- Dependence on fuel sales, which are subject to price volatility
- Integration risks associated with acquiring new chains
- Competitive pressure from larger chains
Opportunities
- Further acquisitions of smaller convenience store chains
- Expansion of food service offerings
- Implementation of loyalty programs to increase customer retention
- Growth in electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Threats
- Economic downturn leading to decreased consumer spending
- Increased competition from online retailers and delivery services
- Rising fuel prices impacting profitability
- Changes in consumer preferences and regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CST
- Wawa
- 7-Eleven
Competitive Landscape
Arko competes with national convenience store chains, regional players, and independent operators. Its advantage lies in its acquisition strategy and operational efficiencies, while its disadvantage is its smaller scale compared to larger competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 242
- Strategic Rationale: Further expanded Arko's fuel distribution and convenience store network.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Arko has grown significantly through acquisitions, expanding its store count and geographic footprint.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to come from continued acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. Analyst estimates suggest continued revenue growth but are contingent on successful integration of acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include acquiring new convenience store chains, remodeling existing stores, and expanding food service offerings.
Summary
Arko Corp has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions in the fragmented convenience store market. High debt load associated with its acquisitions needs managing. The company also needs to diversify offerings beyond fuel to ensure long-term profitability. It needs to watch out for rising fuel prices and increased competition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and investors should conduct their own due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Arko Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Richmond, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-11-17 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Arie Kotler | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Specialty Retail | Full time employees 11772 | Website https://www.arkocorp.com |
Full time employees 11772 | Website https://www.arkocorp.com | ||
Arko Corp., through its subsidiary, operates a chain of convenience stores in the United States. It operates through Retail, Wholesale, Fleet Fueling, and GPMP segments. The Retail segment engages in the operation of retail stores that sells fuel and merchandise, as well as cold and hot foodservice, beverages, cigarettes and other tobacco products, candy, salty snacks, grocery, beer and general merchandise to retail consumers. The Wholesale segment supplies fuel to dealers, sub-wholesalers, and bulk and spot purchasers. The Fleet Fueling segment operates proprietary and third-party cardlock, and sells fuel using proprietary fuel cards. The GPMP segment is involved in the wholesale distribution of fuel to the retail and wholesale segments. The company is based in Richmond, Virginia.
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