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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
VGG0457F1071
Industry
Restaurants
IPO Date
Apr 14, 2011

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.74B
Enterprise Value
$3.73B
EPS (TTM)
$1.01
PE Ratio
8.19
PEG Ratio
0.13
Total Revenue (TTM)
$4.68B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$574.12M
EBITDA (TTM)
$571.76M
Year Range
$6.51 - $8.98
Target Price
$12.15
ROA (TTM)
5.46%
ROE (TTM)
27.53%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) has returned 13.38% so far this year and 5.86% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ARCO has returned 10.47% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.

1D
4.04%
1M
-5.43%
YTD
13.38%
6M
24.33%
1Y
5.86%
3Y*
5.12%
5Y*
12.67%
10Y*
10.47%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 14, 2011, ARCO's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +42.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -48.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ARCO closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2015 with a return of +19.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -20.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202611.44%7.58%-5.43%13.38%
20256.46%-1.29%6.14%-5.09%-3.14%7.33%-15.72%5.26%-2.73%6.22%5.86%-2.48%4.14%
2024-2.44%-4.20%-5.74%-3.06%-10.39%-6.21%7.33%-8.90%-0.19%1.03%-8.17%-9.29%-41.05%
20231.67%-2.82%-6.03%2.98%6.42%21.94%10.24%-12.65%-3.66%-4.65%28.49%9.85%54.92%
202210.81%19.66%5.71%-10.82%7.86%-13.31%7.72%0.55%0.42%3.43%-0.66%12.03%46.32%
2021-1.79%6.68%-3.42%12.57%12.91%-7.73%3.13%-10.05%-6.23%-6.84%3.14%18.50%17.56%

Benchmark Metrics

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. has an annualized alpha of -6.84%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 15, 2011.

  • This stock participated in 147.25% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.62% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.15 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-6.84%
Beta
0.96
0.15
Upside Capture
74.62%
Downside Capture
147.25%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ARCO ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


ARCO Risk / Return Rank: 4444
Overall Rank
ARCO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4747
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ARCO Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
ARCO Omega Ratio Rank: 4040
Omega Ratio Rank
ARCO Calmar Ratio Rank: 4747
Calmar Ratio Rank
ARCO Martin Ratio Rank: 4545
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ARCOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.17

0.90

-0.72

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.51

1.39

-0.87

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.06

1.21

-0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.23

1.40

-1.16

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.44

6.61

-6.17

Explore ARCO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. provided a 3.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.25 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.2020182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018
Dividend$0.25$0.24$0.24$0.19$0.15$0.00$0.11$0.11$0.10

Dividend yield

3.03%3.27%3.30%1.50%1.79%0.00%2.17%1.36%1.27%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.07
2025$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.24
2024$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.24
2023$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.19
2022$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.15
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.03%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. has a payout ratio of 22.64%, which is below the market average. This means Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. was 91.66%, occurring on Feb 12, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. drawdown is 62.20%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-91.66%Sep 12, 20111113Feb 12, 2016
-18.97%Apr 20, 201161Jul 18, 201111Aug 2, 201172
-13.27%Aug 4, 20113Aug 8, 20117Aug 17, 201110
-9.92%Aug 18, 20112Aug 19, 20117Aug 30, 20119
-3.16%Sep 1, 20113Sep 6, 20112Sep 8, 20115

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Restaurants industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ARCO, comparing it with other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, ARCO has a P/E ratio of 8.2. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ARCO compared to other companies in the Restaurants industry. ARCO currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ARCO relative to other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, ARCO has a P/S ratio of 0.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ARCO in comparison with other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, ARCO has a P/B value of 2.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items