ARCO
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc
NYSE: ARCO · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS
$8.64
-0.73% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$1.83B
P/E ratio
7.84
P/S ratio
0.38x
EPS (TTM)
$1.11
Dividend yield
3.22%
52W range
$6 – $10
Volume
1.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
70
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+4.0
Quality
C6.5
Profitability
B8.7
Valuation
A4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.0
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$11.04
+27.78%
12-Month target
$6.70
-22.45%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$11.33
Margin of safety
+25.77%
3 Strong Buy4 Buy2 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 30.22% — strong efficiency
+ Revenue growth 12.90% QoQ
+ 25.77% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Thin margins at 4.86%
- Negative free cash flow $-18.70M
- Debt/equity 2.82x — high leverage
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.62B | $4.33B | $4.47B | $4.68B | $4.82B |
| Net income | $140.34M | $181.27M | $148.76M | $212.12M | $36.14M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.11 |
| Free cash flow | $128.32M | $21.87M | $-60.79M | $14.99M | $-18.70M |
| Profit margin | 3.88% | 4.18% | 3.33% | 4.53% | 4.86% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc trades at $8.64. representing a P/E of 7.84x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 70/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.98, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $4.82B. with profit margins at 4.86%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $11.33.
Frequently asked questions
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's stock price?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) trades at $8.64, on a P/E of 7.8x and a P/S of 0.4x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc overvalued?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 70/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $11.33 versus the $8.64 price, a 25.8% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $11.04, about 27.8% above the current $8.64. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $11.33, a +25.8% margin of safety versus today's $8.64. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's revenue?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $4.82B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.98, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESTAURANTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.38x
ROE30.22%
Beta0.48
50D MA$8.62
200D MA$7.76
Shares out0.13B
Float0.12B
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Avg volume1.2M
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