A multiple compares the market's price with a filed figure; it says what the market pays, not how the business is doing. The market capitalization is the vendor's as of Oct 13, 2026; every other figure is from the SEC filings on this page. Not financial advice.
Newest figures come from the 20-F for FY2025, filed Apr 30, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the ARCO SEC filings page.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) reported $4.7B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, up 4.7% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Revenue growth is translating into higher operating profit, but heavy reinvestment keeps free cash flow close to break-even.
In FY2025, operating cash flow of$296M nearly covered capital expenditures of$281M . That left free cash flow at$15M , following negative FCF in FY2024, so reported profitability is not yet translating into much cash after the reinvestment required by the business.
The operating margin rose from
The current ratio recovered from 0.6x in FY2024 to 1.0x in FY2025, easing short-term pressure. Yet total liabilities reached
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. has an operating margin of 7.8%, meaning the company retains $8 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 68/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 7.3% the prior year.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s revenue grew a modest 4.7% year-over-year to $4.7B. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 45/100.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. has a moderate D/E ratio of 1.46. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 41/100.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s current ratio of 1.03 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 20/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
While ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. generated $296.3M in operating cash flow, capex of $281.4M consumed most of it, leaving $15.0M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 25/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. earns a strong 27.5% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $28 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 78/100. This is down from 29.3% the prior year.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. scores 2.14, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. generates $1.40 in operating cash flow ($296.3M OCF vs $212.1M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. earns $26.68 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($364.4M vs $13.7M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
None of these metrics is reported for Q4 2025.
Cash & Balance Sheet
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. held $373.4M in cash against $1.1B in long-term debt as of Q4 2025.
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. paid $0.06 per share in dividends in Q4 2025. That is unchanged from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Not reported for Q4 2025.
Margins & Returns
None of these metrics is reported for Q4 2025.
Capital Allocation
None of these metrics is reported for Q4 2025.
ARCO Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Revenue, Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses, SG&A Expenses, Operating Income, EBITDA, Interest Expense, Income Tax, Net Income, EPS (Basic), EPS (Diluted), Diluted Shares (Avg).
ARCO Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q4'2520-F | Q4'2420-F | Q4'2310-K | Q4'2210-K | Q4'2110-K | Q4'2010-K | Q4'1910-K | Q4'1810-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3.9B+34.3% | $2.9B-4.2% | $3.0B+14.5% | $2.6B+11.7% | $2.4B+2.9% | $2.3B-10.3% | $2.6B+62.1% | $1.6B-12.5% |
| Current Assets | $852.0M+81.9% | $468.4M-22.6% | $605.3M-11.6% | $684.4M+26.7% | $540.1M+30.0% | $415.5M+2.5% | $405.4M-12.7% | $464.6M-28.9% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $373.4M+176.5% | $135.1M-31.3% | $196.7M-26.3% | $266.9M-4.3% | $278.8M+68.0% | $166.0M+36.2% | $121.9M-38.2% | $197.3M-36.0% |
| Short-Term Investments | $48.9M+1285.9% | $3.5M-93.0% | $50.1M+33.8% | $37.5M | $0 | $0-100.0% | $25K | $0-100.0% |
| Inventory | $66.4M+28.5% | $51.6M-2.2% | $52.8M+5.5% | $50.1M+32.5% | $37.8M+12.5% | $33.6M-11.1% | $37.8M-18.0% | $46.1M-44.3% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $16.6M+24.5% | $13.3M+12.1% | $11.9M+64.6% | $7.2M+38.7% | $5.2M-7.0% | $5.6M-17.4% | $6.8M+14.2% | $5.9M-16.1% |
| Total Liabilities | $3.1B+30.7% | $2.4B-4.8% | $2.5B+8.2% | $2.3B+8.0% | $2.1B+2.1% | $2.1B-1.9% | $2.1B+80.2% | $1.2B-9.4% |
| Current Liabilities | $828.7M+8.2% | $765.9M-9.0% | $841.7M+10.8% | $759.4M+22.9% | $617.9M+22.7% | $503.5M-15.4% | $595.4M+20.7% | $493.3M-18.5% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $2.3B+41.3% | $1.6B-2.6% | $1.7B+7.0% | $1.6B+2.0% | $1.5B-4.4% | $1.6B+3.4% | $1.5B+122.7% | $692.0M-1.4% |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.1B+57.3% | $716.0M+0.4% | $713.0M+0.2% | $711.7M-3.7% | $739.2M-4.4% | $773.4M+24.0% | $623.6M-0.5% | $626.4M-0.4% |
| Total Equity | $770.5M+51.6% | $508.1M-1.4% | $515.3M+59.2% | $323.6M+46.8% | $220.4M+11.6% | $197.5M-53.1% | $421.1M+7.3% | $392.4M-20.8% |
| Retained Earnings | $825.9M+24.3% | $664.4M+17.3% | $566.2M+33.2% | $424.9M+34.4% | $316.2M+8.7% | $290.9M-38.3% | $471.1M+14.1% | $413.1M+3.0% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Accounts Receivable.
ARCO Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Operating Cash Flow, Depreciation & Amortization, Stock-Based Compensation, Capital Expenditures, Free Cash Flow, Investing Cash Flow, Financing Cash Flow, Dividends Paid, Share Buybacks.
ARCO Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin, Operating Margin, Net Margin, Return on Equity, Return on Assets, Asset Turnover, FCF Margin.
Similar Companies
Newest fiscal year on record for each company. The health score is the peer-relative Financial Health Score for that year; a dash means no score is published for it.
| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. ARCO | FY2025 | $4.7B | $212.1M | 4.5% | $1.7B | 46/100 |
| Papa John's International Inc PZZA | FY2025 | $2.1B | $30.5M | 1.5% | $647.6M | 39/100 |
| The Wendy's Company WEN | FY2025 | $2.2B | $165.1M | 7.6% | $1.2B | 53/100 |
| SUPER HI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LTD. HDL | FY2025 | $686.4M | $25.3M | 3.7% | $669.6M | 39/100 |
| Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc,. CBRL | FY2026 | $3.3B | $31.7M | 1.0% | $1.3B | 27/100 |
| Cannae Holdings, Inc. CNNE | FY2025 | $423.6M | -$525.0M | N/A | $681.0M | 38/100 |
Where ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s annual revenue?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) reported $4.7B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 4.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s revenue growing?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) revenue grew by 4.7% year-over-year, from $4.5B to $4.7B in fiscal year 2025.
Is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. profitable?
Yes, ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) reported a net income of $212.1M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 4.5%.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s EBITDA?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) had EBITDA of $561.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) had $373.4M in cash and equivalents against $1.1B in long-term debt.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s gross margin?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) had a gross margin of 98.1% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s operating margin?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) had an operating margin of 7.8% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s net profit margin?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) had a net profit margin of 4.5% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. pay dividends?
Yes, ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) paid $0.24 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s return on equity (ROE)?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) has a return on equity of 27.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s free cash flow?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) generated $15.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 124.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s operating cash flow?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) generated $296.3M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s total assets?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) had $3.9B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s capital expenditures?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) invested $281.4M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s current ratio?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) had a current ratio of 1.03 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.46 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s return on assets (ROA)?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) had a return on assets of 5.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s P/E ratio?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) trades at 7.9x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $212.1M net income, FY2025. The market capitalization is $1.7B as of Oct 13, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s price-to-sales ratio?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) trades at 0.4x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $4.7B revenue, FY2025. The market capitalization is $1.7B as of Oct 13, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s Altman Z-Score?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.14, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s Piotroski F-Score?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.'s earnings high quality?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.40x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. cover its interest payments?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) has an interest coverage ratio of 26.68x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.?
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC. (ARCO) scores 46 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.