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Aramark Holdings (ARMK)

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$42.98
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Profit since last BUY12.22%
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BUY since 42 days
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Upturn Advisory Summary

07/09/2025: ARMK (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 42 days. Profits (12.22%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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14 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $45.13

1 Year Target Price $45.13

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$45.13 Target price
52w Low $29.84
Current$42.98
52w High $43.25

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 20.41%
Avg. Invested days 60
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 11.21B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 32.65
1Y Target Price 45.13
Price to earnings Ratio 32.65
1Y Target Price 45.13
Volume (30-day avg) 14
Beta 1.36
52 Weeks Range 29.84 - 43.25
Updated Date 07/9/2025
52 Weeks Range 29.84 - 43.25
Updated Date 07/9/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.00%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.31

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Profitability

Profit Margin 1.98%
Operating Margin (TTM) 4.07%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.62%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.73%

Valuation

Trailing PE 32.65
Forward PE 19.46
Enterprise Value 17131142447
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64
Enterprise Value 17131142447
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.97
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.48
Shares Outstanding 262071008
Shares Floating 244438640
Shares Outstanding 262071008
Shares Floating 244438640
Percent Insiders 0.66
Percent Institutions 101.55

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Aramark Holdings

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Company Overview

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Aramark was founded in 1959 as Davidson Automatic Merchandising Company. It grew through acquisitions and expanded into food service, facilities management, and uniforms. A public company until 2007, it was taken private before returning to the NYSE in 2013.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Food and Support Services United States: Provides food, refreshment, and support services to businesses, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, sports venues, and cultural attractions in the United States.
  • Food and Support Services International: Offers similar services as the U.S. segment but focuses on clients located outside of the United States.
  • Uniform and Career Apparel: Designs, manufactures, rents, and services uniforms and career apparel.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

John J. Zillmer is the current CEO. The company operates with a corporate structure that includes executive leadership and operational teams for each business segment.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Food Services: Provides contract food service management for various institutions. Competitors include Compass Group and Sodexo. Market share data is not publicly broken down at this granular level but is included within total addressable market.
  • Facilities Management: Offers facilities management services like maintenance, landscaping, and cleaning. Competitors include CBRE and ISS. Market share data is not publicly broken down at this granular level but is included within total addressable market.
  • Uniform Services: Rents, leases, and sells uniforms. Competitors include Cintas and Unifirst. Market share is not publicly broken down at this granular level but is included within total addressable market.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The outsourced services industry (food, facilities, and uniform services) is a large and fragmented market. Trends include increased outsourcing, a focus on sustainability, and technology integration.

Positioning

Aramark is a leading player in the outsourced services market. Its competitive advantages include its scale, brand recognition, and diversified service offerings.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is estimated in the hundreds of billions USD annually for food, facility, and uniform services combined. Aramark Holdings is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM due to its established presence and diverse portfolio.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Large scale and diversified service offerings
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Established customer relationships
  • Global presence
  • Cost Efficiency due to Economies of Scale

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on large contracts
  • Exposure to economic downturns
  • High labor costs
  • Debt Levels
  • Seasonal fluctuations in certain sectors (e.g., universities, sports)

Opportunities

  • Growth in outsourcing trends
  • Expansion into new markets and services
  • Increased focus on sustainability
  • Leveraging technology to improve efficiency
  • Strategic acquisitions

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Economic recession
  • Rising labor costs
  • Changes in regulations
  • Disruptive technologies

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Compass Group (CMPGY)
  • Sodexo (SDXAY)
  • Cintas (CTAS)
  • Unifirst (UNF)

Competitive Landscape

Aramark is a major player in a competitive market. It competes on price, service quality, and breadth of offerings. Compass Group is larger globally, while Cintas and Unifirst dominate the uniform services market.

Major Acquisitions

Avendra

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1350
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Aramark's procurement capabilities and supply chain management in the hospitality sector.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

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Recent Initiatives: Focus on digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and strategic acquisitions to expand service offerings.

Summary

Aramark is a significant player in the outsourced services industry with a diversified portfolio and established presence. While it benefits from its scale and brand, it faces challenges such as economic sensitivity and labor costs. Strategic initiatives focusing on technology and sustainability are important for future growth and competitive advantage. The company's large debt load will need to be monitored for future growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry reports
  • Analyst estimates
  • Publicly available financial data

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source.

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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
Full time employees 266680

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.