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 $1.75B 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
$1.75B
Beta
0.48
P/E (TTM)
7.41
P/E (Fwd)
9.64
EPS (TTM)
$1.12
EPS (Fwd)
$0.86
ROE
36.3%
ROA
6.7%
Cash
$266.2M
Total Debt
$2.17B
Free CF
$182.5M
52W Change
11.9%
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. Free cash flow comes in at $182.5M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 36.3% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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.
With a beta below 0.7, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing ARCO.