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Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Arcos Dorados Holdings's interest expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -257 Mil.
Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-707 Mil.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.
* 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.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Interest Expense Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcos Dorados Holdings's Interest Expense 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.
Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.
Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-707 Mil.
* 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 (MEX:ARCO N) has a Interest Expense of MXN-707 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors.
Is Arcos Dorados Holdings' Interest Expense too high?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' current Interest Expense is MXN-707 Mil. Overall, Arcos Dorados Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcos Dorados Holdings' Interest Expense compare to BJRI and WEN?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' Interest Expense of MXN-707 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 Interest Expense for a Restaurants company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors. Arcos Dorados Holdings's current Interest Expense is MXN-707 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 (MEX:ARCO N) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN166.40, compared to a current price of MXN142.50 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-707 Mil. Arcos Dorados Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arcos Dorados Holdings (MEX:ARCO N), the current Interest Expense is MXN-707 Mil 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 (MEX:ARCO N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcos Dorados Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN142.50 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN166.40.
GuruFocus considers Arcos Dorados Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ARCO N:
Interest Expense: MXN-707 Mil
GF Value™: MXN166.40 vs. price of MXN142.50 (14.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ARCO N 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.
86GF Score
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