Aramark Competitors

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

Volatility and Risk

Aramark has a beta of 1.88, meaning that its stock price is 88% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Aramark and Chipotle Mexican Grill's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Aramark and Chipotle Mexican Grill's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Aramark and Chipotle Mexican Grill, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Aramark currently has a consensus price target of $31.4167, suggesting a potential downside of 22.68%. Chipotle Mexican Grill has a consensus price target of $1,526.9655, suggesting a potential upside of 13.01%. Given Chipotle Mexican Grill's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Chipotle Mexican Grill is more favorable than Aramark.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

93.5% of Aramark shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Chipotle Mexican Grill shares are held by institutional investors. 10.3% of Aramark shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Chipotle Mexican Grill shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill beats Aramark on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) and Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends and risk.

Risk & Volatility

Aramark has a beta of 1.88, meaning that its stock price is 88% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Yum! Brands has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Aramark and Yum! Brands' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Aramark and Yum! Brands' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Aramark pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Yum! Brands pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Aramark pays out -258.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Yum! Brands pays out 56.3% 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. Aramark has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Yum! Brands has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Aramark and Yum! Brands, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Aramark currently has a consensus price target of $31.4167, suggesting a potential downside of 22.68%. Yum! Brands has a consensus price target of $104.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.42%. Given Yum! Brands' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Yum! Brands is more favorable than Aramark.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

93.5% of Aramark shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of Yum! Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 10.3% of Aramark shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Yum! Brands shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Yum! Brands beats Aramark on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Aramark and Yum China, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Aramark currently has a consensus price target of $31.4167, suggesting a potential downside of 22.68%. Yum China has a consensus price target of $57.6750, suggesting a potential downside of 2.54%. Given Yum China's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Yum China is more favorable than Aramark.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

93.5% of Aramark shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Yum China shares are held by institutional investors. 10.3% of Aramark shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Yum China shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Aramark has a beta of 1.88, meaning that its stock price is 88% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Yum China has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Aramark pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Yum China pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Aramark pays out -258.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Yum China pays out 19.1% 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. Aramark has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Yum China has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Aramark is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Aramark and Yum China's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Aramark and Yum China's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Yum China beats Aramark on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) and Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Restaurant Brands International and Aramark, as reported by MarketBeat.

Restaurant Brands International presently has a consensus price target of $65.1818, suggesting a potential upside of 4.14%. Aramark has a consensus price target of $31.4167, suggesting a potential downside of 22.68%. Given Restaurant Brands International's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Restaurant Brands International is more favorable than Aramark.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

79.5% of Restaurant Brands International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of Aramark shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.7% of Restaurant Brands International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% 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.

Volatility & Risk

Restaurant Brands International has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its share price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aramark has a beta of 1.88, suggesting that its share price is 88% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Restaurant Brands International pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Aramark pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Restaurant Brands International pays out 76.5% 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 -258.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Restaurant Brands International has increased its dividend for 6 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.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Restaurant Brands International and Aramark's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Restaurant Brands International and Aramark's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Restaurant Brands International beats Aramark on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) and Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Darden Restaurants and Aramark, as reported by MarketBeat.

Darden Restaurants presently has a consensus price target of $114.1833, suggesting a potential downside of 16.43%. Aramark has a consensus price target of $31.4167, suggesting a potential downside of 22.68%. Given Darden Restaurants' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Darden Restaurants is more favorable than Aramark.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

89.4% of Darden Restaurants shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of Aramark shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Darden Restaurants shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% 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.

Volatility & Risk

Darden Restaurants has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its share price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aramark has a beta of 1.88, suggesting that its share price is 88% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Darden Restaurants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Aramark pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Darden Restaurants pays out 47.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aramark pays out -258.8% 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. Aramark has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Darden Restaurants and Aramark's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Profitability

This table compares Darden Restaurants and Aramark's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Darden Restaurants beats Aramark on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH) and Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and dividends.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Texas Roadhouse and Aramark's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Insider and Institutional Ownership

91.7% of Texas Roadhouse shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of Aramark shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.2% of Texas Roadhouse shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% of Aramark shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Volatility and Risk

Texas Roadhouse has a beta of 1, meaning that its share price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.Comparatively, Aramark has a beta of 1.88, meaning that its share price is 88% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Texas Roadhouse and Aramark's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Texas Roadhouse and Aramark, as reported by MarketBeat.

Texas Roadhouse presently has a consensus price target of $76.00, suggesting a potential downside of 17.13%. Aramark has a consensus price target of $31.4167, suggesting a potential downside of 22.68%. Given Texas Roadhouse's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Texas Roadhouse is more favorable than Aramark.

Summary

Texas Roadhouse beats Aramark on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.