ARKO

Arko Corp.

Fundamental data last updated:June 10, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Cyclical

industry

Specialty Retail

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

08/05/2026

Business Summary

Arko Corp. operates convenience stores in the United States. It operates through three segments: Retail, Wholesale, and GPM Petroleum. The Retail segment engages in the sale of fuel and merchandise to retail consumers. The Wholesale segment supplies fuel to third-party dealers and consignment agents. The GPM Petroleum segment supplies fuel to independent dealers, and bulk and spot purchasers. It operates approximately 3,000 locations comprising approximately 1,400 company-operated stores and approximately 1,650 dealer sites. The company is based in Richmond, Virginia.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

30.29

Market Cap ($M USD)

$878.41M

Forward P/E

15.66

PEG

0.17

PRICE TO SALES

0.12

PRICE TO BOOK

1.76

EV / EBITDA

10.82

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

4.29%

DCF Value

$-1.57

Graham Number

$5.09

Price to FCF

23.31

EV to FCF

78.09

Earnings Yield

3.30%

FCF Yield

4.29%

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.53%

Annual Payout

$0.12

Payout Ratio

66.87%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.26

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.50

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$765.48B

Return on Equity (ROE)

7.19%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

1.81%

Debt-to-Equity

10.76

Piotroski F-Score

7

Altman Z-Score

2.56

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

4.44%

Current Ratio

1.62

Quick Ratio

1.19

Net Debt to EBITDA

7.59

Interest Coverage

1.53

Gross Profit margin

11.77%

FCF PER SHARE

$0.34

REVENUE PER SHARE

$68.15

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

ARKO’s valuation paints a complex picture. The stock traded significantly above its DCF value, suggesting market optimism that may not be justified by fundamentals. With a Forward P/E of 13.74, the market anticipates growth, yet the Earnings Yield of 3.58% signals a modest return on investment. The Altman Z-score of 2.54 indicates moderate financial health, not quite a fortress but not a disaster either. Overall, the market seems to be pricing in growth that the current financials struggle to support.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Specialty Retail sector, ARKO faces both challenges and opportunities in adapting to AI and tech shifts. The industry is ripe for automation and data analytics, which could enhance operational efficiency. However, the company's ability to leverage these technologies will depend on strategic investments and management foresight.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, ARKO offers intriguing prospects. A Piotroski F-Score of 7 suggests solid financial health, while a robust FCF Yield of 4.89% indicates efficient cash generation. The ROIC of 4.44% reflects competent capital allocation, albeit not stellar. Despite slim operating margins, the company demonstrates potential for improved pricing power and operational efficiency.

The Bear Case

ARKO's structural weaknesses are glaring. The Price/Sales ratio of 0.10 and Price/Book of 1.54 suggest the market is skeptical about its growth prospects. With an operating margin of just 1.81%, profitability is razor-thin, raising concerns about its ability to weather economic downturns. Trading close to its 52-week high, the stock appears technically overextended, leaving little room for error.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Hold

Average Analyst Price Target

$7.58

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.94

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

1.53%

Distance to 52-Week Low

52.62%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

56.25%

50-DAY SMA

$6.33

200-DAY SMA

$5.32

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