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International Meal Co AlimentacaoBSP:MEAL3 48 WACC % is 18.84% as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 9.08. GuruFocus rates BSP:MEAL3 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Restaurants companies, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks worse than 99.18% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-04), International Meal Co Alimentacao's weighted average cost of capital is 18.84%%. International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROIC % is 1.20% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
International Meal Co Alimentacao earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
For a comprehensive WACC calculation, please access the WACC Calculator.
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) WACC % Explanation
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher ROIC % than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, International Meal Co Alimentacao's weighted average cost of capital is 18.84%%. International Meal Co Alimentacao's ROIC % is 1.20% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
International Meal Co Alimentacao earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
1. GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together.
For companies that report quarterly, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's quarterly debt data from the beginning of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report semi-annually, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's semi-annual debt data from the start of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report annually, GuruFocus combines the beginning and ending annual debt data from the most recent year and then calculates the average.
2. The WACC formula discussed above does not include Preferred Stock. Please adjust if preferred stock is considered.
3. (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.
4. GuruFocus uses the latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.
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International Meal Co Alimentacao WACC % 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, International Meal Co Alimentacao's WACC %, along with its competitors' market caps and WACC % 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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao WACC % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Meal Co Alimentacao's WACC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Meal Co Alimentacao's WACC % falls into.
International Meal Co Alimentacao WACC % Calculation
The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. The WACC is commonly referred to as the firm's cost of capital. Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. By taking a weighted average, we can see how much interest the company has to pay for every dollar it finances.
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1. Weights:
Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. We need to calculate the weight of equity and the weight of debt.
The market value of equity (E) is also called "Market Cap". As of today, International Meal Co Alimentacao's market capitalization (E) is R$189.207 Mil.
The market value of debt is typically difficult to calculate, therefore, GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding the latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together. As of Jun. 2026, International Meal Co Alimentacao's latest one-year quarterly average Book Value of Debt (D) is R$952.1804 Mil.
a) weight of equity = E / (E + D) = 189.207 / (189.207 + 952.1804) = 0.1658
b) weight of debt = D / (E + D) = 952.1804 / (189.207 + 952.1804) = 0.8342
2. Cost of Equity:
GuruFocus uses Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the required rate of return. The formula is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
a) GuruFocus uses 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate as the risk-free rate. It is updated daily. The current risk-free rate is 4.784%. Please go to Economic Indicators page for more information. Please note that we use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate of the United States as default.
b) Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. International Meal Co Alimentacao's beta is 1.3951.
c) (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.
Cost of Equity = 4.784% + 1.3951 * 6% = 13.1546%
3. Cost of Debt:
GuruFocus uses latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.
As of Jun. 2026, International Meal Co Alimentacao's interest expense (positive number) was R$190.139 Mil. Its total Book Value of Debt (D) is R$952.1804 Mil.
Cost of Debt = 190.139 / 952.1804 = 19.9688%.
4. Multiply by one minus TTM Tax Rate:
GuruFocus uses the most recent TTM Tax Expense divided by the most recent TTM Pre-Tax Income to calculate the tax rate. The calculated TTM tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%. If the calculated tax rate is higher than 100%, it is set to 100%. If the calculated tax rate is less than 0%, it is set to 0%.
The latest calculated TTM Tax Rate = 22.057 / -142.662 = -15.46%, which is less than 0%. Therefore it's set to 0%.
* 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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) has a WACC % of 18.84% as of Sep. 04, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 9.08. Over the past decade, International Meal Co Alimentacao's WACC % has ranged from 2.89 to 18.80. According to the industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #364 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao's WACC % too high?
International Meal Co Alimentacao's current WACC % of 18.84% is 107% above median its 10-year median of 9.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.89 to a high of 18.80. The Restaurants industry median WACC % is 5.69. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 18.84% is 231.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #364 out of 367 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Meal Co Alimentacao has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Meal Co Alimentacao's WACC % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #364 out of 367 companies for WACC %. This places International Meal Co Alimentacao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median WACC % is 5.69. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 18.84% is 231.1% above this benchmark. Historically, International Meal Co Alimentacao's own WACC % has ranged from 2.89 to 18.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.08 vs. the industry median of 5.69, International Meal Co Alimentacao has consistently been above 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 WACC % for a Restaurants company?
The median WACC % among Restaurants companies is 5.69, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a WACC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, WACC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current WACC % of 18.84% is 231.1% above 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 WACC % mean?
A high WACC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median WACC % is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current WACC % is 18.84%, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 9.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.49, compared to a current price of R$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current WACC % is 18.84%, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 9.08 and 231.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 5.69. International Meal Co Alimentacao's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is WACC % calculated?
WACC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3), the current WACC % is 18.84% as of Sep. 04, 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.49.
GuruFocus considers International Meal Co Alimentacao to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:MEAL3:
WACC %: 18.84% (107% above median its 10-year median of 9.08)
GF Value™: R$1.49 vs. price of R$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 231.1% above the Restaurants median (#364 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MEAL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Meal Co Alimentacao SA is a Brazil-based company principally engaged in the sale of food and beverages to restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, cafes on motorways, airports, shopping malls, and airline catering services. It also subleases stores and spaces for promotional and commercial purposes in its store chain, upon the sale of fuel, and provides general services related to these segments. The company operates in five segments: Shopping malls, Airports, Highways, the United States of America (USA), and Others. Some of its brands are Viena, Olive Garden, Margaritaville, KFC Brazil, and Pizza Hut Brazil. Its geographical segments are Brazil, The Caribbean, and the USA.
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