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Arcos Dorados Holdings's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €135 Mil. Arcos Dorados Holdings's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €529 Mil.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Arcos Dorados Holdings had a gross margin of 12.06% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Arcos Dorados Holdings Gross Profit Related Terms
Arcos Dorados Holdings Gross Profit Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:AD8 vs WEN, BJRI, CBRL: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Arcos Dorados Holdings's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arcos Dorados Holdings's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcos Dorados Holdings's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €529 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Arcos Dorados Holdings (FRA:AD8) has a Gross Profit of €529 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors.
Is Arcos Dorados Holdings' Gross Profit too high?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' current Gross Profit is €529 Mil. Overall, Arcos Dorados Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcos Dorados Holdings' Gross Profit compare to WEN and BJRI?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' Gross Profit of €529 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Restaurants company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors. Arcos Dorados Holdings's current Gross Profit is €529 Mil. 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 (FRA:AD8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.02, compared to a current price of €6.56 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €529 Mil. Arcos Dorados Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arcos Dorados Holdings (FRA:AD8), the current Gross Profit is €529 Mil as of Jun. 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 (FRA:AD8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcos Dorados Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.56 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.02.
GuruFocus considers Arcos Dorados Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AD8:
Gross Profit: €529 Mil
GF Value™: €8.02 vs. price of €6.56 (18.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AD8 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.
89GF Score
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