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ARKO Petroleum Corp. Class A Common Stock

Fundamental data last updated:September 7, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Energy

industry

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Exchange

NASDAQ

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

ARKO Petroleum Corp. operates as a fuel distributor in North America. The company operates under three segments: wholesale, fleet fueling, and GPMP. It offers fee-based wholesale distribution of motor fuel to Its retail sites and to third-party dealers under long-term contracts. The company was incorporated in 2025 and is based in Richmond, Virginia. ARKO Petroleum Corp. operates as a subsidiary of Arko Convenience Stores LLC.

 


VALUATION

P/E

87.30

Market Cap ($M USD)

$11.50B

Forward P/E

13.38

PEG

0.02

PRICE TO SALES

2.30

PRICE TO BOOK

0.49

EV / EBITDA

95.50

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

0.24%

DCF Value

$-7.62

Graham Number

$13.95

Price to FCF

417.08

EV to FCF

491.96

Earnings Yield

1.15%

FCF Yield

0.24%

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.51%

Annual Payout

$0.29

Payout Ratio

173.40%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.22

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$1.43

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$6.25B

Return on Equity (ROE)

1.72%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

1.28%

Debt-to-Equity

10.76

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

4.39

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

2.06%

Current Ratio

1.62

Quick Ratio

1.19

Net Debt to EBITDA

14.54

Interest Coverage

1.19

Gross Profit margin

3.40%

FCF PER SHARE

$2.19

REVENUE PER SHARE

$398.46

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market’s current valuation of ARKO Petroleum Corp. appears to be a paradox. Despite a staggering Price/Earnings ratio of 88.12, the Forward P/E drops to a more palatable 14.99, suggesting expectations of significant earnings growth. However, the DCF Value is deeply negative, indicating potential overvaluation. The Graham Number of 13.95 further supports this, as the stock traded above this intrinsic value measure. Yet, the Altman Z-score of 4.41 suggests financial stability, hinting at a complex narrative of growth potential overshadowed by current valuation concerns.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

In the rapidly evolving energy sector, ARKO Petroleum's positioning in Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing suggests limited direct exposure to AI and tech shifts. However, the industry is increasingly integrating AI for operational efficiencies, which could indirectly benefit ARKO. Their resilience will depend on how swiftly they adopt these technologies to optimize refining processes.

The Bull Case

For the discerning GARP investor, ARKO Petroleum offers intriguing prospects. The Forward PEG ratio of 0.03 is a beacon of potential undervaluation, signaling robust growth at a reasonable price. A Piotroski F-Score of 6 indicates moderate financial health, while the ROIC of 2.06% suggests some capital efficiency. Despite a low FCF Yield, the company's ability to generate cash flow, albeit limited, could improve with strategic capital allocation and operational enhancements.

The Bear Case

ARKO Petroleum's structural vulnerabilities are glaring. The EV to EBITDA ratio of 96.25 and a Price to FCF of 420.97 highlight a severe disconnect between market valuation and cash flow generation. The company's operating margin of 1.28% and gross profit margin of 3.40% are razor-thin, raising questions about its pricing power and cost management. Additionally, with a Debt/Equity ratio of 10.76, the financial leverage poses significant risk, especially with an interest coverage ratio barely above 1.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$22.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.00

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

13.35%

Distance to 52-Week Low

11.28%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

42.86%

50-DAY SMA

$18.93

200-DAY SMA

$18.87

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