Arcos Dorados Holdings (BSP:A1RC34) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.53 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:A1RC34 Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc BSP:A1RC34
64 GF Score
Price R$41.60
GF Value R$48.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Arcos Dorados Holdings LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Arcos Dorados Holdings BSP:A1RC34 64 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1RC34 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R$48.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Arcos Dorados Holdings's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.

Arcos Dorados Holdings's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.53) to Mar. 2026 (0.53). It may suggest that Arcos Dorados Holdings is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Arcos Dorados Holdings  (BSP:A1RC34) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Arcos Dorados Holdings LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Arcos Dorados Holdings LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arcos Dorados Holdings's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can be seen below:

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* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Arcos Dorados Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.61 0.55 0.52 0.54 0.55

Arcos Dorados Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.56 0.55 0.55 0.53
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Arcos Dorados Holdings LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Arcos Dorados Holdings's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=11603.248/21199.999
=0.55

Arcos Dorados Holdings's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=10537.215/19970.362
=0.53

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.53 mean?
Arcos Dorados Holdings (BSP:A1RC34) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.53 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors.
Is Arcos Dorados Holdings' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.53. Overall, Arcos Dorados Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcos Dorados Holdings' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to WEN and BH?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.53 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Restaurants company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors. Arcos Dorados Holdings's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.53. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$48.37, compared to a current price of R$41.60 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.53. Arcos Dorados Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arcos Dorados Holdings (BSP:A1RC34), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.53 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$41.60 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$48.37. GuruFocus considers Arcos Dorados Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A1RC34:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.53
  • GF Value™: R$48.37 vs. price of R$41.60 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 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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