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OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Arcos Dorados Holdings OCF Yield % Related Terms
Arcos Dorados Holdings OCF Yield % 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Arcos Dorados Holdings's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arcos Dorados Holdings's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcos Dorados Holdings's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 1.04 as of Jul. 14, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 13.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcos Dorados Holdings ranks #314 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is Arcos Dorados Holdings' OCF Yield % too high?
Arcos Dorados Holdings' current OCF Yield % of 1.04 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 13.97. The Restaurants industry median OCF Yield % is 9.83. Arcos Dorados Holdings' value of 1.04 is 89.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcos Dorados Holdings ranks #314 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arcos Dorados Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcos Dorados Holdings' OCF Yield % compare to WEN and BH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Arcos Dorados Holdings ranks #314 out of 362 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Arcos Dorados Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.83. Arcos Dorados Holdings' value of 1.04 is 89.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.97 vs. the industry median of 9.83, Arcos Dorados Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median OCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 9.83, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Arcos Dorados Holdings's current OCF Yield % of 1.04 is 89.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Arcos Dorados Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcos Dorados Holdings's current OCF Yield % is 1.04, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 13.97. 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 ARS29,732.21, compared to a current price of ARS26,000.00 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 1.04, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 13.97 and 89.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 9.83. Arcos Dorados Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arcos Dorados Holdings (BUE:ARCO), the current OCF Yield % is 1.04 as of Jul. 14, 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 ARS26,000.00 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS29,732.21.
GuruFocus considers Arcos Dorados Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:ARCO:
OCF Yield %: 1.04 (93% below median its 10-year median of 13.97)
GF Value™: ARS29,732.21 vs. price of ARS26,000.00 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.4% below the Restaurants median (#314 of 362)
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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