Wendy's Company [WEN] vs Arcos Dorados [ARCO] Detailed Stock Comparison
Wendy's Company
NASDAQ
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Arcos Dorados
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Wendy's Company wins in 11 metrics, Arcos Dorados wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Wendy's Company appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Wendy's Company | Arcos Dorados | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.45 | 10.83 | Wendy's Company |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 14.77 | 2.83 | Arcos Dorados |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 3,134.71 | 425.98 | Arcos Dorados |
| PEG Ratio | 9.44 | 8.56 | Arcos Dorados |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.05 | 6.51 | Arcos Dorados |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.57% | 3.01% | Wendy's Company |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 14.84% | 4.19% | Wendy's Company |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 14.84% | 4.19% | Wendy's Company |
| Return on Equity | 90.40% | 26.85% | Wendy's Company |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.55% | 5.88% | Arcos Dorados |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $260.92M | $-60.79M | Wendy's Company |
| Dividend Yield | 7.85% | 3.94% | Wendy's Company |
| 1-Year Return | -41.06% | -30.20% | Arcos Dorados |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.84 | 0.33 | Arcos Dorados |
| Enterprise Value | $5.66B | $3.15B | Wendy's Company |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.53 | 0.71 | Arcos Dorados |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 28.27% | 11.12% | Wendy's Company |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $11 | $21 | Arcos Dorados |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.94 | $0.64 | Wendy's Company |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.31 | 0.60 | Wendy's Company |
Performance
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Wendy's Company vs Arcos Dorados Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's Company | 1.31% | 1.31% | -10.63% | -16.75% | -29.64% | -37.41% |
| Arcos Dorados | -1.86% | 4.74% | -11.38% | -14.16% | -15.54% | -8.67% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's Company | -41.06% | -52.85% | -54.12% | 1.31% | 148.52% | -38.33% |
| Arcos Dorados | -30.20% | -8.68% | 41.03% | 104.79% | -67.98% | -67.98% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Wendy's Company vs Arcos Dorados
| Metric | WEN | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.89B | $1.46B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 7,892,939 | 1,155,732 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 7,534,163 | 1,379,517 |
| Last Close | $10.09 | $6.85 |
| 52 Week Range | $9.74 - $20.60 | $6.51 - $10.55 |
| % from 52W High | -51.02% | -35.07% |
| All-Time High | $33.00 (Sep 27, 1993) | $29.43 (Sep 05, 2011) |
| % from All-Time High | -69.42% | -76.72% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.02% | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.07% | -0.51% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.90% | 0.27% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 3,134.71 | 425.98 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $0.67 | $2.45 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.75 | $2.35 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $340.74M | $262.80M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $238.10M | $-21,775,876 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 7.85% | 3.94% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.89 | $0.30 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Wendy's Company vs Arcos Dorados
| Metric | WEN | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 10.45 | 10.83 |
| Forward P/E | 9.44 | 8.56 |
| PEG Ratio | 9.44 | 8.56 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.84 | 0.33 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 14.77 | 2.83 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.89B | $1.46B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.66B | $3.15B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.53 | 0.71 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.05 | 6.51 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.31 | 0.60 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $0.67 | $2.45 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Wendy's Company 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) | WEN | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $523.47M | $1.08B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $375.49M | $956.88M |
| Gross Profit | $147.98M | $119.71M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $79.86M | $45.15M |
| EBITDA | $125.65M | $91.32M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $54.92M | $26.58M |
| Income Tax | $15.69M | $12.51M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $39.23M | $14.08M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WEN | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $335.26M | $404.61M |
| Total Current Assets | $644.20M | $860.81M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $433.51M | $1.00B |
| Long-Term Debt | $3.92B | $1.82B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $130.24M | $516.76M |
| Retained Earnings | $389.48M | $627.76M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $1.82B | $2.17B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | WEN | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $94.77M | $50.44M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $68,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $67.74M | $-62.25M |
| Debt Repayment | $-21.05M | $-170.64M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-122.78M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | WEN | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 20.18M | 4.27M |
| Short Ratio | 2.50 | 2.67 |
| Short % of Float | 0.36% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 7,892,939 | 1,155,732 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 7,534,163 | 1,379,517 |
| Shares Outstanding | 203.83M | 210.66M |
| Float Shares | 147.40M | 121.07M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.93% | 0.52% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Wendy's Company vs Arcos Dorados
| Metric | WEN | ARCO |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.89 | $0.30 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 7.85% | 3.94% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.88 | $0.22 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.63 | $0.66 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 |