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Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies ARMK leadership and institutional positioning as: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING.

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$54.24 +0.52% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $54.19

Aramark (ARMK) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $14.23B

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As of 2026-11-03, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $54.24 (+0.52% 1D, market cap $14.23B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 11/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, ARMK ranks #317 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), ARMK carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 45.2x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.4%. By comparison, YUMC (Yum China Holdings Inc.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 16.7x, ROIC 14.9%, cap $15.68B) and TXRH (Texas Roadhouse Inc.) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 29.6x, ROIC 28.3%, cap $11.98B). Among the 5-stock peer group, YUMC leads on earnings multiple (16.7x) while EAT leads on capital efficiency (53.3% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ARMK?

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Per ARMK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03, CIK 0001584509), Aramark generated $2.22B in revenue (+12.1% YoY), $326.4M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $13.54B in total assets and $3.17B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 45x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $54.19 (-0.10%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 8.1% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 60/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.5% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ARMK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.4%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY ARMK SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (23% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.98 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 8.1% FCF Margin ($179.2M FCF) & 0% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$54.75+1.8% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$55.71-0.3% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C+$55.56-2.4% Next Q

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Grade C-$54.24+0.4% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, ARMK faces multiple-compression risk if 45.2x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Priced at 45x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 15.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($55.87) or 200D SMA ($50.33) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($54.73) toward Bear Floor ($42.69).

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ARMK Smart-Money Thermometer: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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ARMK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +21.13%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-03O $56.02H $56.02L $53.96C $54.24VOL 4.22M

RES: $56.08SUP: $51.26SMA50: $55.87SMA200: $50.33

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

33.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +12.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #317 of 1009 ⚔️ YUMC vs ARMK Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (ARMK vs. YUMC, TXRH, EAT, DRI)

Industry: Restaurants (51 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Aramark (ARMK) ranks #317 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #130 by equity capitalization ($14.23B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, YUMC leads on earnings valuation at 16.7x trailing P/E, while EAT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 53.3% ROIC and — gross margin. EAT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 82/100 (A-) compared with ARMK at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
ARMK ACTIVE Aramark	C-	60/100	45.2x	—	11.4%	+0.52%	$14.23B	Benchmark Subject
YUMC Yum China Holdings Inc.	B-	71/100	16.7x	—	14.9%	+2.84%	$15.68B	/yumc-vs-armk →
TXRH Texas Roadhouse Inc.	B+	76/100	29.6x	—	28.3%	+2.55%	$11.98B	/txrh-vs-armk →
EAT Brinker International Inc.	A-	82/100	18.8x	—	53.3%	-0.16%	$8.81B	/eat-vs-armk →
DRI Darden Restaurants Inc.	C	64/100	20.7x	20.3%	19.5%	+1.21%	$24.91B	/dri-vs-armk →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-10-03 • CIK 0001584509 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03), Aramark (ARMK) reported GAAP revenue of $2.22B (+12.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.98B , and +26.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $326.4M, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, ARMK closed FY2025 with $13.54B in total assets against $3.17B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.98, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-10-03	$2.22B	$326.4M	—	—	$13.54B	$3.17B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-09-27	$1.98B	$262.5M	—	—	$12.71B	$2.97B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-09-29	$1.75B	$674.1M	$766.4M	$766.4M	$8.12B	$1.90B

3. ARMK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ARMK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does ARMK compare to YUMC and TXRH in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ARMK?

Where is ARMK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ARMK last traded at $54.24 (+0.52% on volume of 2,898,831 shares), positioning the stock -2.92% below its 50-day simple moving average ($55.87) and +7.77% above its 200-day simple moving average ($50.33). Across its 52-week range of $35.07 to $62.65, ARMK sits at the 69.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.4% ($51.31 to $57.17).

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ARMK — Aramark: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-10-03

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Aramark (ARMK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 60/100, corresponding to a C- letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $54.24 (+0.52% 1D, market capitalization $14.23B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 11.4%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 19.1%, and free cash flow yield of 1.26%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (10/20) + Insider Conviction (11/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (14/20): Incorporates a 0.91x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.98, Piotroski F-Score of 9/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.85x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Aramark (ARMK) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, within the Restaurants industry. Per the market data, its operating margin is 19.1% and its net margin is 7.9%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-10-03), Aramark (ARMK) reported $2.22B in annual revenue (up from $1.98B in FY2024, +12.1% YoY) and $326.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.75B revenue, $674.1M net income) through FY2025, ARMK scaled operating cash flow to $0 and free cash flow to $0, backed by $13.54B in total assets against $3.17B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (C- • RQD 60/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of 1.26% and institutional whale pillar of 10/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 10/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $35.07 – $62.65 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Priced at 45x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter. Investors must weigh 45.2x trailing P/E and 18.0x EV/EBITDA against 19.1% operating margins and a 0.91x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Restaurants (Consumer Discretionary), ARMK carries a macro regime beta of 0.91 and gross margin of —.

Key Question #1: Can ARMK sustain or expand its 19.1% operating margin and 11.4% ROIC against Restaurants peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.22B and free cash flow of $0, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $3.17B in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is ARMK's 42.0x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.91x)?

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Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 and a 0.91 beta point to a financially sound, defensive profile with an earnings estimate upgrade in the news

Here is why I am bullish on ARMK here at $53.96: Piotroski F-Score of 9/9 and a 0.91 beta point to a financially sound, defensive profile with an earnings estimate upgrade in the news flow.. Compare ARMK's 19.1% operating margin and 11.4% ROIC against the rest of Restaurants. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $51.26 are getting bought.

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@BearTrap_Alert Shorting a 10/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $53.96 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

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Spot @ $53.96

A 1.26% FCF yield against a 45.2 P/E and rising debt from $1.90B to $3.17B leaves little valuation cushion.

I respect the product at Aramark, but the stock at $53.96 is a different story. A 1.26% FCF yield against a 45.2 P/E and rising debt from $1.90B to $3.17B leaves little valuation cushion.. FCF yield is 1.26% and RQD sits at 60/100 (C-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?