Arcos Dorados Holdings (BSP:A1RC34) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$0.61 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:A1RC34 Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc BSP:A1RC34
64 GF Score
Price R$41.00
GF Value R$46.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Arcos Dorados Holdings BSP:A1RC34 64 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$0.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1RC34 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R$46.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Arcos Dorados Holdings's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-0.464. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is R$0.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Arcos Dorados Holdings's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -13.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Arcos Dorados Holdings was 95.70% per year. The lowest was 95.70% per year. And the median was 95.70% per year.

As of today (2026-08-06), Arcos Dorados Holdings's current stock price is R$41.00. Arcos Dorados Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$0.61. Arcos Dorados Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 67.21.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Arcos Dorados Holdings was 807.54. The lowest was 34.71. And the median was 65.08.


Arcos Dorados Holdings  (BSP:A1RC34) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Arcos Dorados Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=41.00/0.61
=67.21

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Arcos Dorados Holdings was 807.54. The lowest was 34.71. And the median was 65.08.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Arcos Dorados Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Arcos Dorados Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arcos Dorados Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Arcos Dorados Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

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BSP:A1RC34 vs BJRI, WEN, CBRL: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Arcos Dorados Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Arcos Dorados Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arcos Dorados Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arcos Dorados Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Arcos Dorados Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Arcos Dorados Holdings's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.464/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.464

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Arcos Dorados Holdings Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.156 241.018 0.214
201609 0.395 241.428 0.540
201612 0.982 241.432 1.343
201703 -0.477 243.801 -0.646
201706 0.733 244.955 0.988
201709 0.342 246.819 0.458
201712 0.625 246.524 0.837
201803 -0.746 249.554 -0.987
201806 0.316 251.989 0.414
201809 -0.060 252.439 -0.078
201812 0.333 251.233 0.438
201903 -0.146 254.202 -0.190
201906 -0.458 256.143 -0.590
201909 0.070 256.759 0.090
201912 -0.246 256.974 -0.316
202003 -2.289 258.115 -2.928
202006 -0.854 257.797 -1.094
202009 0.423 260.280 0.537
202012 1.093 260.474 1.386
202103 -0.283 264.877 -0.353
202106 -0.056 271.696 -0.068
202109 1.967 274.310 2.368
202112 2.084 278.802 2.468
202203 0.245 287.504 0.281
202206 1.020 296.311 1.137
202209 1.455 296.808 1.619
202212 0.422 296.797 0.470
202303 -0.433 301.836 -0.474
202306 -0.493 305.109 -0.534
202309 1.018 307.789 1.092
202312 0.403 306.746 0.434
202403 -1.669 312.332 -1.765
202406 -0.374 314.175 -0.393
202409 0.154 315.301 0.161
202412 0.538 315.605 0.563
202503 -1.701 319.799 -1.756
202506 0.000 322.561 0.000
202509 0.000 324.800 0.000
202512 0.000 324.054 0.000
202603 -0.464 330.213 -0.464

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$0.61 mean?
Arcos Dorados Holdings (BSP:A1RC34) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$0.61 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors.
Is Arcos Dorados Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$0.61. Overall, Arcos Dorados Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcos Dorados Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to BJRI and WEN?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$0.61 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors. Arcos Dorados Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcos Dorados Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcos Dorados Holdings (BSP:A1RC34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$46.23, compared to a current price of R$41.00 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$0.61. Arcos Dorados Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arcos Dorados Holdings (BSP:A1RC34), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$0.61 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Arcos Dorados Holdings (BSP:A1RC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcos Dorados Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$41.00 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$46.23. GuruFocus considers Arcos Dorados Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A1RC34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$0.61
  • GF Value™: R$46.23 vs. price of R$41.00 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A1RC34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arcos Dorados Holdings Business Description

Address Rio Negro 1338, First Floor, Montevideo, URY, 11100
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc operates McDonald's branded restaurants in various countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Company manages its business as distinct geographic segments and its operations are divided into three geographic divisions, as follows: Brazil, the North Latin American division, or NOLAD, which is comprised of Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana and the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas and the South Latin American division, or SLAD, which is comprised of Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba and Curacao. Its menu includes hamburgers, McNuggets, salad, sandwiches, French fries, and others. It generates maximum revenue from Brazil.
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