* 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.
BUE:ARCO vs WEN, BH, BJRI: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Arcos Dorados Holdings's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arcos Dorados Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcos Dorados Holdings's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (BUE:ARCO) has a FCF Margin % of -1.54% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcos Dorados Holdings ranks #279 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Arcos Dorados Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' current FCF Margin % is -1.54%. Based on the distribution chart, Arcos Dorados Holdings ranks #279 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arcos Dorados Holdings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcos Dorados Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to WEN and BH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Arcos Dorados Holdings ranks #279 out of 364 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Arcos Dorados Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.81. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Margin % among Restaurants companies is 4.81, based on 364 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcos Dorados Holdings's current FCF Margin % is -1.54%. 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 (BUE:ARCO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS29,381.65, compared to a current price of ARS25,300.00 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.54%. Arcos Dorados Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arcos Dorados Holdings (BUE:ARCO), the current FCF Margin % is -1.54% 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 (BUE:ARCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcos Dorados Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS25,300.00 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS29,381.65.
GuruFocus considers Arcos Dorados Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:ARCO:
FCF Margin %: -1.54%
GF Value™: ARS29,381.65 vs. price of ARS25,300.00 (13.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:ARCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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