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Arko Corp (ARKO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Arko Corp stock (ARKO) is currently trading at $5.59. Arko Corp PE ratio is 33.40. Arko Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.09. Analyst consensus price target for ARKO is $8.50. WallStSmart rates ARKO as Underperform.

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ARKO

Arko Corp

NASDAQCONSUMER CYCLICAL
$5.59
$0.24 (4.49%)
52W$3.43
$6.67
Target$8.50+52.1%

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ARKO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Arko Corp (ARKO)

Margin of Safety
+10.3%
Fair Value
ARKO Fair Value
$7.02
Graham Formula
Current Price
$5.59
$1.43 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $7.02
Overvalued
Price $5.59
Graham IV $7.02
Analyst $8.50

ARKO is trading near its Graham intrinsic value of $7.02, suggesting the stock is reasonably priced at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Arko Corp (ARKO) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Arko Corp (ARKO) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 9.3/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.0910/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
42.90%10/10

Earnings per share surging 42.90% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
62.29%8/10

62.29% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.0853
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.382
Undervalued
ARKO Target Price
$8.5
50% Upside

Arko Corp (ARKO) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 2.8/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-10.70%0/10

Revenue declining -10.70%, a shrinking business

Operating MarginProfitability
1.65%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Profit MarginProfitability
0.35%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Return on EquityProfitability
6.11%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Market CapQuality
$558M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Price/BookValuation
2.086/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
33.4
Expensive
Trailing P/E
33.4
Expensive

Arko Corp (ARKO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 46/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 2.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.09) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 42.90%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.08) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -10.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 6.11%, Operating Margin at 1.65%, Profit Margin at 0.35%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 6.11% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -10.70% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

ARKO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

ARKO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.09x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 0.19x (21th percentile). The current valuation is 85% below its historical high of 0.56x set in Nov 2017, and 71% above its historical low of 0.05x in Mar 2025. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.1x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Arko Corp (ARKO) · CONSUMER CYCLICALSPECIALTY RETAIL

The Big Picture

Arko Corp operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 6.5B with 11% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 0.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 15M in free cash flow and 45M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 11% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Arko Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Arko Corp.

Bottom Line

Arko Corp offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Arko Corp(ARKO)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

SPECIALTY RETAIL

Country

USA

Arko Corp. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.