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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: 12/23/2025, 4:15:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

ARCO gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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. Finally 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.88%, ARCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.19% of the companies in the same industry.
ARCO has a Return On Equity of 32.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ARCO outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.78%, ARCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% 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 10.41%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 5.39%, ARCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ARCO has grown nicely.
ARCO's Operating Margin of 7.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCO outperforms 48.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ARCO has grown nicely.
ARCO's Gross Margin of 12.39% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ARCO is outperformed by 89.47% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ARCO is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for ARCO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ARCO has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ARCO is higher compared to a year ago.
ARCO Yearly Shares OutstandingARCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.21 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 (2.21) than 60.90% 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.
ARCO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 383.76. This is in the lower half of the industry: ARCO underperforms 62.41% of its industry peers.
ARCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.32. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
ARCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCO outperforms 56.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.32
Debt/FCF 383.76
Altman-Z 2.21
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.86%
ARCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that ARCO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ARCO has a Current ratio (0.89) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that ARCO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ARCO's Quick ratio of 0.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. ARCO outperforms 45.86% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ARCO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.57%.
ARCO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.38% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ARCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.21% in the last 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

Based on estimates for the next years, ARCO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.48% on average per year.
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-18.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3Y6.05%
EPS Next 5Y9.48%
Revenue Next Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y5.56%
Revenue Next 3Y6.2%
Revenue Next 5Y6.2%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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 2014 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 2014 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.88, ARCO is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ARCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARCO is cheaper than 83.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, ARCO is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.49, the valuation of ARCO can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ARCO is cheaper than 87.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ARCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say ARCO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.88
Fwd PE 10.49
ARCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ARCO is valued cheaper than 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
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 598.62
EV/EBITDA 3.96
ARCO Per share dataARCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ARCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.13
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 3.31%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.54, ARCO pays a better dividend. On top of this ARCO pays more dividend than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, ARCO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%

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.
The dividend of ARCO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 2015 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 (12/23/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 7.34 0 (0%)

7.34

+0.2 (+2.8%)

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 Owners48.65%
Inst Owner Change2.83%
Ins Owners4.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.55B
Revenue(TTM)4.56B
Net Income(TTM)245.35M
Analysts81.43
Price Target9.82 (33.79%)
Short Float %2.19%
Short Ratio3.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.31%
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.6%
DP20.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date12-22 2025-12-22 (0.06)
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)-0.13%
PT rev (3m)-2.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.88
Fwd PE 10.49
P/S 0.34
P/FCF 598.62
P/OCF 5.71
P/B 2.08
P/tB 2.58
EV/EBITDA 3.96
EPS(TTM)0.57
EY7.77%
EPS(NY)0.7
Fwd EY9.53%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.17%
OCF(TTM)1.29
OCFY17.52%
SpS21.63
BVpS3.54
TBVpS2.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.13
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 2.21
F-Score5
WACC7.86%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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-18.31%
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 Year3.8%
Revenue Next 2Y5.56%
Revenue Next 3Y6.2%
Revenue Next 5Y6.2%
EBIT growth 1Y17.91%
EBIT growth 3Y34.81%
EBIT growth 5Y15.08%
EBIT Next Year64.67%
EBIT Next 3Y25.41%
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 for 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 12.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.08.


How sustainable is the dividend of ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A (ARCO) stock?

The dividend rating of ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC-A (ARCO) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.61%.