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