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Aramark Holdings (ARMK)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: ARMK (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
14 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $45.89
1 Year Target Price $45.89
| 8 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 10.89% | Avg. Invested days 63 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 10.32B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.86 | 1Y Target Price 45.89 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.86 | 1Y Target Price 45.89 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14 | Beta 1.4 | 52 Weeks Range 29.76 - 44.37 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 29.76 - 44.37 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.06% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.36 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-05 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.4 | Actual 0.4 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 2.02% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.95% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.75% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.96% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.86 | Forward PE 18.02 | Enterprise Value 16499012375 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 |
Enterprise Value 16499012375 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.92 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.64 | Shares Outstanding 262851008 | Shares Floating 261436770 |
Shares Outstanding 262851008 | Shares Floating 261436770 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.62 | Percent Institutions 99.69 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Aramark Holdings
Company Overview
History and Background
Aramark was founded in 1959 as Davidson Automatic Merchandising Company. It evolved through mergers and acquisitions to become a leading provider of food, facilities, and uniform services.
Core Business Areas
- Food and Support Services US: Provides food, refreshment, and support services to businesses, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and sports venues in the United States.
- Food and Support Services International: Offers similar food and support services outside the United States.
- Uniform and Career Apparel: Supplies uniforms, career apparel, and related services.
Leadership and Structure
John J. Zillmer is the CEO. The company operates with a corporate structure encompassing various operational and support functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Food Services: Catering, dining halls, concessions. Aramark's market share in the US contract food service market is estimated to be around 25%. Competitors: Compass Group, Sodexo.
- Facilities Management: Building maintenance, landscaping, energy management. The global facilities management market is highly fragmented. Competitors: CBRE, ISS A/S.
- Uniform Services: Rental, cleaning, and delivery of uniforms. Aramark is a major player in the uniform rental market. Competitors: Cintas, UniFirst.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The outsourcing market for food, facilities, and uniform services is growing due to increased focus on core competencies and cost efficiency.
Positioning
Aramark is a leading player in its industry, benefiting from scale, brand recognition, and long-term customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Aramark Holdings is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM due to their diverse services, geographical reach and long standing reputation.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified service offerings
- Strong brand recognition
- Established customer relationships
- Global presence
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to economic downturns
- Labor costs
- Contract renewal risks
- Dependence on key customer contracts
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets
- Acquiring smaller competitors
- Increasing focus on sustainability
- Leveraging technology for efficiency
- Growing demand for outsourcing
Threats
- Intense competition
- Rising labor costs
- Economic recession
- Changes in regulations
- Disruptive technologies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Compass Group (CMPGY)
- Sodexo (SDXAY)
- Cintas (CTAS)
- UniFirst (UNF)
Competitive Landscape
Aramark competes on price, service quality, and geographic reach. Compass Group and Sodexo are major global competitors. Cintas and UniFirst are its main competitors within the uniform sector. Aramark's strengths include its established customer base and diversified service offerings, while its weaknesses include its high debt levels.
Major Acquisitions
GCA Services Group
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 300
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Aramark's facilities services capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Data unavailable. Please note real time data changes and historical analysis requires extensive datasets and is subject to availability and market fluctuations.
Future Projections: Data unavailable. Please note real time data changes and historical analysis requires extensive datasets and is subject to availability and market fluctuations.
Recent Initiatives: Data unavailable. Please note real time data changes and historical analysis requires extensive datasets and is subject to availability and market fluctuations.
Summary
Aramark is a leading provider of outsourced services, boasting a strong market position and diversified offerings. The company benefits from long-term client relationships and global reach. High debt remains a concern, along with labor costs and economic sensitivities. Opportunities exist in expanding its sustainability initiatives and technology integration.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
- Financial databases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Financial data is subject to change and market fluctuations.
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 Aramark Holdings
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Philadelphia, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-12-12 | CEO & Director Mr. John J. Zillmer | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Business Services | Full time employees 266680 | Website https://www.aramark.com |
Full time employees 266680 | Website https://www.aramark.com | ||
Aramark provides food and facilities services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Food and Support Services United States, and Food and Support Services International. The company offers food-related managed services, including dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail services; non-clinical food and food-related support services, such as patient food and nutrition, retail food, environmental services, and procurement services; and plant operations and maintenance, custodial/housekeeping, energy management, grounds keeping, and capital project management services. It also provides on-site restaurants, catering, convenience stores, and executive dining services; beverage and vending services; and facility management services comprising landscaping, transportation, capital program management, payment services, and other facility consulting services relating to building operations. In addition, the company offers concessions, banquet, and catering services; retail services and merchandise sale, recreational, and lodging services; and facility management services at sports, entertainment, and recreational facilities. Further, it offers correctional food; and operates commissaries, laundry facilities, and property rooms. The company was formerly known as ARAMARK Holdings Corporation. Aramark was founded in 1959 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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