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ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A (ARCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ARCO - VGG0457F1071 - Common Stock

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Last: 1/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, ARCO scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ARCO was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. ARCO has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. ARCO has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. ARCO also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ARCO was profitable.
ARCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ARCO 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years ARCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ARCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFARCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.88%, ARCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.94% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 32.94%, ARCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.78%, ARCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ARCO is in line with the industry average of 10.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.88%
ROE 32.94%
ROIC 7.78%
ROA(3y)5.49%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)35.94%
ROE(5y)10.55%
ROIC(3y)8.93%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ARCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.39%, ARCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.40% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARCO has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of ARCO (7.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARCO has grown nicely.
ARCO has a Gross Margin of 12.39%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ARCO underperforms 88.72% of its industry peers.
ARCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.85%
PM (TTM) 5.39%
GM 12.39%
OM growth 3Y13.39%
OM growth 5Y5.96%
PM growth 3Y24.84%
PM growth 5Y4.27%
GM growth 3Y1.69%
GM growth 5Y14.64%
ARCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsARCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ARCO is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ARCO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
ARCO has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ARCO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ARCO Yearly Shares OutstandingARCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
ARCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsARCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.25 indicates that ARCO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ARCO has a better Altman-Z score (2.25) than 62.41% of its industry peers.
ARCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 383.76. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as ARCO would need 383.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 383.76, ARCO is not doing good in the industry: 61.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32 is on the high side and indicates that ARCO has dependencies on debt financing.
ARCO has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF 383.76
Altman-Z 2.25
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC7.63%
ARCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

ARCO has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that ARCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARCO's Current ratio of 0.89 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCO outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
ARCO has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that ARCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ARCO has a Quick ratio of 0.81. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: ARCO outperforms 46.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.81
ARCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesARCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ARCO have decreased strongly by -18.57% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ARCO shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.38% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.21% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, ARCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.57%
EPS 3Y45.99%
EPS 5Y11.38%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y18.89%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%5.22%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, ARCO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.55%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.05%
EPS Next 5Y9.48%
Revenue Next Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.2%
Revenue Next 5Y6.2%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ARCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesARCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B
ARCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesARCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.5 -0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.68 indicates a correct valuation of ARCO.
ARCO's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ARCO is cheaper than 83.46% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.15, the valuation of ARCO can be described as reasonable.
87.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ARCO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say ARCO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.68
Fwd PE 11.15
ARCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ARCO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: ARCO is more expensive than 61.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 636.14
EV/EBITDA 4.25
ARCO Per share dataARCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of ARCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ARCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.32, ARCO pays a better dividend. On top of this ARCO pays more dividend than 87.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ARCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%

5.2 History

The dividend of ARCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.60%!
ARCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ARCO has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.6%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
ARCO Yearly Dividends per shareARCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

ARCO pays out 20.61% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
ARCO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.61%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.05%
ARCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendARCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M
ARCO Dividend Payout.ARCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ARCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A

NYSE:ARCO (1/13/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 7.8 0 (0%)

7.8

-0.08 (-1.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-10 2026-03-10/amc
Inst Owners48.76%
Inst Owner Change-0.91%
Ins Owners4.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.64B
Revenue(TTM)4.56B
Net Income(TTM)245.35M
Analysts81.43
Price Target9.84 (26.15%)
Short Float %2.39%
Short Ratio4.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.6%
DP20.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.5%
Max EPS beat(2)27.87%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-40.32%
Max EPS beat(4)28.68%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.98%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.22%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)15.63%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.15%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.22%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.09%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.8%
PT rev (1m)0.26%
PT rev (3m)-3.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.68
Fwd PE 11.15
P/S 0.36
P/FCF 636.14
P/OCF 6.06
P/B 2.21
P/tB 2.74
EV/EBITDA 4.25
EPS(TTM)0.57
EY7.31%
EPS(NY)0.7
Fwd EY8.97%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.16%
OCF(TTM)1.29
OCFY16.49%
SpS21.63
BVpS3.54
TBVpS2.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.2
Graham Number6.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.88%
ROE 32.94%
ROCE 12.62%
ROIC 7.78%
ROICexc 8.55%
ROICexgc 9.07%
OM 7.85%
PM (TTM) 5.39%
GM 12.39%
FCFM 0.06%
ROA(3y)5.49%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)35.94%
ROE(5y)10.55%
ROIC(3y)8.93%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.07%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.43%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.7%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y20.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y13.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y20.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.8%
OM growth 3Y13.39%
OM growth 5Y5.96%
PM growth 3Y24.84%
PM growth 5Y4.27%
GM growth 3Y1.69%
GM growth 5Y14.64%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF 383.76
Debt/EBITDA 1.8
Cap/Depr 142.32%
Cap/Sales 5.89%
Interest Coverage 5.16
Cash Conversion 49.6%
Profit Quality 1.05%
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.81
Altman-Z 2.25
F-Score5
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC1.02
Cap/Depr(3y)202.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)154.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.57%
EPS 3Y45.99%
EPS 5Y11.38%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
EPS Next Y-17.55%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.05%
EPS Next 5Y9.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.21%
Revenue growth 3Y18.89%
Revenue growth 5Y8.6%
Sales Q2Q%5.22%
Revenue Next Year3.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.68%
Revenue Next 3Y6.2%
Revenue Next 5Y6.2%
EBIT growth 1Y17.91%
EBIT growth 3Y34.81%
EBIT growth 5Y15.08%
EBIT Next Year67.24%
EBIT Next 3Y24.86%
EBIT Next 5Y18.85%
FCF growth 1Y-87.93%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-20.84%
OCF growth 3Y1.13%
OCF growth 5Y3.61%

ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A / ARCO FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to ARCO.


What is the valuation status of ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A (ARCO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A (ARCO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of ARCO stock?

ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A (ARCO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for ARCO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A (ARCO) is 13.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.21.


What is the financial health of ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A (ARCO) stock?

The financial health rating of ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A (ARCO) is 2 / 10.