Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
ARCOConsumer CyclicalNASDAQRestaurants
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) is listed under Restaurants. The company carries a $1.83B market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. It has the exclusive right to own, operate, and grant franchises of McDonald's restaurants in 21 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the U.S.
Market Cap
$1.83B
Beta
0.48
P/E (TTM)
7.84
P/E (Fwd)
10.11
EPS (TTM)
$1.11
EPS (Fwd)
$0.86
ROE
36.3%
ROA
6.7%
Cash
$266.2M
Total Debt
$2.17B
Free CF
$182.5M
52W Change
17.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $266.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $2.17B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $182.5M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 36.3%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.7% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $3.62B (2022) to $4.68B (2025), reflecting a 29% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.48 suggests ARCO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing ARCO.