Aramark (ARMK) Competitors

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ARMK vs. QSR, IHG, YUMC, HTHT, and CAVA

Should you buy Aramark stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Aramark with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Aramark include Restaurant Brands International (QSR), Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), Yum China (YUMC), H World Group (HTHT), and CAVA Group (CAVA). These companies are all part of the "restaurants, hotels, motels" industry.

How does Aramark compare to Restaurant Brands International?

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) and Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) are both large-cap restaurants, hotels, motels companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability and valuation.

Restaurant Brands International has a net margin of 9.96% compared to Aramark's net margin of 1.84%. Restaurant Brands International's return on equity of 32.80% beat Aramark's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Restaurant Brands International	9.96%	32.80%	6.67%
Aramark	1.84%	17.05%	4.02%

Restaurant Brands International currently has a consensus price target of $83.33, indicating a potential upside of 10.08%. Aramark has a consensus price target of $53.50, indicating a potential upside of 0.80%. Given Restaurant Brands International's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Restaurant Brands International is more favorable than Aramark.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Restaurant Brands International	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
Aramark	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85

In the previous week, Aramark had 18 more articles in the media than Restaurant Brands International. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Aramark and 9 mentions for Restaurant Brands International. Aramark's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Restaurant Brands International's score of 0.66 indicating that Aramark is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Restaurant Brands International	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Aramark	9 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Restaurant Brands International pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Aramark pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Restaurant Brands International pays out 91.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Aramark pays out 40.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Restaurant Brands International has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Aramark has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Restaurant Brands International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Restaurant Brands International has a beta of 0.53, indicating that its share price is 47% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aramark has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Restaurant Brands International has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Aramark. Restaurant Brands International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aramark, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Restaurant Brands International	$9.43B	2.79	$776M	$2.84	26.66
Aramark	$18.51B	0.75	$326.39M	$1.19	44.60

82.3% of Restaurant Brands International shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Restaurant Brands International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Aramark shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Restaurant Brands International beats Aramark on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aramark compare to Intercontinental Hotels Group?

Intercontinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) and Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) are both large-cap restaurants, hotels, motels companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

Intercontinental Hotels Group has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aramark has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Aramark has a net margin of 1.84% compared to Intercontinental Hotels Group's net margin of 0.00%. Aramark's return on equity of 17.05% beat Intercontinental Hotels Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Intercontinental Hotels Group	N/A	N/A	N/A
Aramark	1.84%	17.05%	4.02%

In the previous week, Aramark had 20 more articles in the media than Intercontinental Hotels Group. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Aramark and 7 mentions for Intercontinental Hotels Group. Aramark's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Intercontinental Hotels Group's score of 0.51 indicating that Aramark is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Intercontinental Hotels Group	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Aramark	9 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

15.1% of Intercontinental Hotels Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Aramark shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Intercontinental Hotels Group pays an annual dividend of $2.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Aramark pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Aramark pays out 40.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aramark has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Intercontinental Hotels Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Aramark.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Intercontinental Hotels Group	$5.19B	4.29	$758M	N/A	N/A
Aramark	$18.51B	0.75	$326.39M	$1.19	44.60

Intercontinental Hotels Group currently has a consensus price target of $154.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.67%. Aramark has a consensus price target of $53.50, indicating a potential upside of 0.80%. Given Intercontinental Hotels Group's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Intercontinental Hotels Group is more favorable than Aramark.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Intercontinental Hotels Group	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Aramark	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85

Summary

Aramark beats Intercontinental Hotels Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aramark compare to Yum China?

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) and Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) are both large-cap restaurants, hotels, motels companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Yum China has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its share price is 87% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aramark has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Yum China has a net margin of 7.83% compared to Aramark's net margin of 1.84%. Aramark's return on equity of 17.05% beat Yum China's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Yum China	7.83%	15.11%	8.67%
Aramark	1.84%	17.05%	4.02%

In the previous week, Aramark had 9 more articles in the media than Yum China. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Aramark and 18 mentions for Yum China. Aramark's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat Yum China's score of 0.10 indicating that Aramark is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Yum China	3 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Aramark	9 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

85.6% of Yum China shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Yum China shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Aramark shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Yum China pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Aramark pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Yum China pays out 44.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aramark pays out 40.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Yum China has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Aramark has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Yum China is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Yum China has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Aramark. Yum China is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aramark, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Yum China	$11.80B	1.35	$929M	$2.61	17.46
Aramark	$18.51B	0.75	$326.39M	$1.19	44.60

Yum China presently has a consensus price target of $59.05, suggesting a potential upside of 29.60%. Aramark has a consensus price target of $53.50, suggesting a potential upside of 0.80%. Given Yum China's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Yum China is more favorable than Aramark.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Yum China	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
Aramark	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85

Summary

Aramark beats Yum China on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aramark compare to H World Group?

H World Group (NASDAQ:HTHT) and Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) are both large-cap restaurants, hotels, motels companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

H World Group pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Aramark pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. H World Group pays out 113.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Aramark pays out 40.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aramark has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Aramark had 18 more articles in the media than H World Group. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Aramark and 9 mentions for H World Group. H World Group's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Aramark's score of 0.80 indicating that H World Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
H World Group	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Aramark	9 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

H World Group has a net margin of 20.05% compared to Aramark's net margin of 1.84%. H World Group's return on equity of 37.79% beat Aramark's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
H World Group	20.05%	37.79%	7.11%
Aramark	1.84%	17.05%	4.02%

H World Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Aramark. H World Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Aramark, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
H World Group	$3.62B	3.91	$726M	$2.25	20.47
Aramark	$18.51B	0.75	$326.39M	$1.19	44.60

H World Group has a beta of 0.15, suggesting that its share price is 85% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aramark has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

H World Group presently has a consensus price target of $54.80, suggesting a potential upside of 19.00%. Aramark has a consensus price target of $53.50, suggesting a potential upside of 0.80%. Given H World Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe H World Group is more favorable than Aramark.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
H World Group	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.17
Aramark	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85

46.4% of H World Group shares are held by institutional investors. 49.4% of H World Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.8% of Aramark shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

H World Group beats Aramark on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Aramark compare to CAVA Group?

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) and CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) are both restaurants, hotels, motels companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Aramark had 14 more articles in the media than CAVA Group. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Aramark and 13 mentions for CAVA Group. Aramark's average media sentiment score of 0.80 beat CAVA Group's score of 0.40 indicating that Aramark is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Aramark	9 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	9 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
CAVA Group	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

CAVA Group has a net margin of 5.40% compared to Aramark's net margin of 1.84%. Aramark's return on equity of 17.05% beat CAVA Group's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Aramark	1.84%	17.05%	4.02%
CAVA Group	5.40%	8.43%	4.90%

Aramark has higher revenue and earnings than CAVA Group. Aramark is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CAVA Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Aramark	$18.51B	0.75	$326.39M	$1.19	44.60
CAVA Group	$1.18B	7.60	$63.74M	$0.54	142.63

Aramark has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its share price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CAVA Group has a beta of 1.9, meaning that its share price is 90% more volatile than the broader market.

Aramark presently has a consensus price target of $53.50, suggesting a potential upside of 0.80%. CAVA Group has a consensus price target of $89.96, suggesting a potential upside of 16.80%. Given CAVA Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe CAVA Group is more favorable than Aramark.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Aramark	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.85
CAVA Group	1 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.59

73.2% of CAVA Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.8% of Aramark shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of CAVA Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

CAVA Group beats Aramark on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ARMK vs. The Competition

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Metric	Aramark	BUSINESS SVCS Industry	Business Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$13.96B	$5.43B	$6.38B	$22.72B
Dividend Yield	0.95%	3.12%	3.15%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	39.61	11.99	30.76	30.25
Price / Sales	0.75	1.44	436.94	92.35
Price / Cash	13.58	11.61	23.10	25.31
Price / Book	4.25	4.31	6.74	4.59
Net Income	$326.39M	$155.84M	$200.18M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	17.59%	0.87%	1.91%	-2.25%
1 Month Performance	21.10%	-0.86%	-2.08%	0.01%
1 Year Performance	38.51%	-5.49%	35.84%	22.53%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
ARMK Aramark	3.869 of 5 stars	$53.08 +0.7%	$53.50 +0.8%	+35.4%	$13.96B	$18.51B	39.61	278,390	Positive News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
QSR Restaurant Brands International	3.707 of 5 stars	$80.05 +0.0%	$82.04 +2.5%	+12.6%	$27.80B	$9.43B	33.92	53,500	Analyst Revision
IHG Intercontinental Hotels Group	2.6487 of 5 stars	$139.27 -2.6%	N/A	+20.6%	$21.46B	$5.19B	N/A	13,049	Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision
YUMC Yum China	4.4256 of 5 stars	$47.80 -2.0%	$59.05 +23.5%	-1.8%	$17.14B	$11.80B	18.31	290,000	Trending News Analyst Revision
HTHT H World Group	4.4354 of 5 stars	$47.93 -5.9%	$54.80 +14.3%	+20.2%	$15.66B	$3.62B	21.30	28,502	News Coverage

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Aramark (ARMK) Competitors

ARMK vs. QSR, IHG, YUMC, HTHT, and CAVA

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Aramark (ARMK) Competitors

ARMK vs. QSR, IHG, YUMC, HTHT, and CAVA

How does Aramark compare to Restaurant Brands International?

Is QSR or ARMK more profitable?

Do analysts prefer QSR or ARMK?

Does the media favor QSR or ARMK?

Is QSR or ARMK a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, QSR or ARMK?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, QSR or ARMK?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in QSR or ARMK?

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How does Aramark compare to Intercontinental Hotels Group?

Which has more volatility & risk, IHG or ARMK?

Is IHG or ARMK more profitable?

Does the media refer more to IHG or ARMK?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of IHG or ARMK?

Is IHG or ARMK a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation & earnings, IHG or ARMK?

Do analysts prefer IHG or ARMK?

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How does Aramark compare to Yum China?

Which has more risk and volatility, YUMC or ARMK?

Is YUMC or ARMK more profitable?

Does the media prefer YUMC or ARMK?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in YUMC or ARMK?

Is YUMC or ARMK a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, YUMC or ARMK?

Do analysts prefer YUMC or ARMK?

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How does Aramark compare to H World Group?

Is HTHT or ARMK a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer HTHT or ARMK?

Is HTHT or ARMK more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, HTHT or ARMK?

Which has more risk and volatility, HTHT or ARMK?

Do analysts prefer HTHT or ARMK?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in HTHT or ARMK?

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How does Aramark compare to CAVA Group?

Does the media refer more to ARMK or CAVA?

Is ARMK or CAVA more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, ARMK or CAVA?

Which has more volatility and risk, ARMK or CAVA?

Do analysts recommend ARMK or CAVA?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ARMK or CAVA?

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