Papa John's [PZZA] vs Arcos Dorados [ARCO] Detailed Stock Comparison
Papa John's
NASDAQ
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Arcos Dorados
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Papa John's wins in 12 metrics, Arcos Dorados wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Papa John's appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Papa John's | Arcos Dorados | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.91 | 10.83 | Arcos Dorados |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | -3.17 | 2.83 | Papa John's |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | -2.37 | 425.98 | Papa John's |
| PEG Ratio | 16.43 | 8.56 | Arcos Dorados |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.12 | 6.51 | Arcos Dorados |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.78% | 3.01% | Papa John's |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 5.22% | 4.19% | Papa John's |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 5.22% | 4.19% | Papa John's |
| Return on Equity | -20.16% | 26.85% | Arcos Dorados |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.80% | 5.88% | Papa John's |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $34.15M | $-60.79M | Papa John's |
| Dividend Yield | 5.73% | 3.94% | Papa John's |
| 1-Year Return | -3.43% | -30.20% | Papa John's |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.64 | 0.33 | Arcos Dorados |
| Enterprise Value | $2.27B | $3.15B | Arcos Dorados |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.10 | 0.71 | Arcos Dorados |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.29% | 11.12% | Papa John's |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $63 | $21 | Papa John's |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.37 | $0.64 | Papa John's |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.12 | 0.60 | Arcos Dorados |
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Papa John's vs Arcos Dorados Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | -1.55% | 3.66% | -10.33% | 12.23% | 12.11% | 0.09% |
| Arcos Dorados | -1.86% | 4.74% | -11.38% | -14.16% | -15.54% | -8.67% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | -3.43% | -53.36% | -54.95% | -40.23% | 265.57% | 294.90% |
| Arcos Dorados | -30.20% | -8.68% | 41.03% | 104.79% | -67.98% | -67.98% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Papa John's vs Arcos Dorados
| Metric | PZZA | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.31B | $1.46B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 767,680 | 1,155,732 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 953,930 | 1,379,517 |
| Last Close | $43.32 | $6.85 |
| 52 Week Range | $30.16 - $60.75 | $6.51 - $10.55 |
| % from 52W High | -28.69% | -35.07% |
| All-Time High | $140.68 (Nov 01, 2021) | $29.43 (Sep 05, 2011) |
| % from All-Time High | -69.21% | -76.72% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.37% | -0.51% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.20% | 0.27% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | -2.37 | 425.98 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-13.20 | $2.45 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.34 | $2.35 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $125.98M | $262.80M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $95.68M | $-21,775,876 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.73% | 3.94% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.30 | $0.30 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Papa John's vs Arcos Dorados
| Metric | PZZA | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.91 | 10.83 |
| Forward P/E | 16.43 | 8.56 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.43 | 8.56 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.64 | 0.33 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | -3.17 | 2.83 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.31B | $1.46B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.27B | $3.15B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.10 | 0.71 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.12 | 6.51 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.12 | 0.60 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $-13.20 | $2.45 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Papa John's vs Arcos Dorados
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PZZA | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $518.31M | $1.08B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $366.50M | $956.88M |
| Gross Profit | $151.81M | $119.71M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $26.99M | $45.15M |
| EBITDA | $45.34M | $91.32M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $13.89M | $26.58M |
| Income Tax | $4.54M | $12.51M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $9.34M | $14.08M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PZZA | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $44.01M | $404.61M |
| Total Current Assets | $242.12M | $860.81M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $282.90M | $1.00B |
| Long-Term Debt | $947.97M | $1.82B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $-415.94M | $516.76M |
| Retained Earnings | $235.79M | $627.76M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $491.93M | $2.17B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PZZA | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $36.79M | $50.44M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-12.23M | $68,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $19.11M | $-62.25M |
| Debt Repayment | $-199.23M | $-170.64M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PZZA | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 3.84M | 4.27M |
| Short Ratio | 3.43 | 2.67 |
| Short % of Float | 0.16% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 767,680 | 1,155,732 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 953,930 | 1,379,517 |
| Shares Outstanding | 32.65M | 210.66M |
| Float Shares | 32.41M | 121.07M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.19% | 0.52% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Papa John's vs Arcos Dorados
| Metric | PZZA | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.30 | $0.30 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 5.73% | 3.94% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.94 | $0.22 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.77% | 0.59% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $5.82 | $0.66 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 18, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 |