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ARCO vs. PLAY, QSR, SHAK, TGLS, and TPR

Should you buy Arcos Dorados stock or one of its competitors? Arcos Dorados's main competitors and comparable companies include Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY), Restaurant Brands International (QSR), Shake Shack (SHAK), Tecnoglass (TGLS), and Tapestry (TPR). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Arcos Dorados compare to Dave & Buster's Entertainment?

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) and Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $19.33, indicating a potential upside of 97.48%. Arcos Dorados has a consensus target price of $10.50, indicating a potential upside of 34.62%. Given Dave & Buster's Entertainment's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Dave & Buster's Entertainment is more favorable than Arcos Dorados.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
2 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Arcos Dorados
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

In the previous week, Arcos Dorados had 6 more articles in the media than Dave & Buster's Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Arcos Dorados and 3 mentions for Dave & Buster's Entertainment. Dave & Buster's Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Arcos Dorados' score of 0.81 indicating that Dave & Buster's Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arcos Dorados
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

91.4% of Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Arcos Dorados shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.7% of Dave & Buster's Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment has a beta of 1.86, meaning that its share price is 86% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arcos Dorados has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Arcos Dorados has higher revenue and earnings than Dave & Buster's Entertainment. Dave & Buster's Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Arcos Dorados, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dave & Buster's Entertainment$2.09B0.16-$48.70M-$1.89N/A
Arcos Dorados$4.68B0.35$212.12M$1.226.39

Dave & Buster's Entertainment pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. Arcos Dorados pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Dave & Buster's Entertainment pays out -33.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Arcos Dorados pays out 9.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Arcos Dorados has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Dave & Buster's Entertainment is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Arcos Dorados has a net margin of 5.15% compared to Dave & Buster's Entertainment's net margin of -3.09%. Arcos Dorados' return on equity of 12.50% beat Dave & Buster's Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dave & Buster's Entertainment-3.09% -24.19% -0.72%
Arcos Dorados 5.15%12.50%2.58%

Summary

Arcos Dorados beats Dave & Buster's Entertainment on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Arcos Dorados compare to Restaurant Brands International?

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) and Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment and dividends.

Restaurant Brands International pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Arcos Dorados pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Restaurant Brands International pays out 69.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Arcos Dorados pays out 9.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Restaurant Brands International has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Arcos Dorados has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Restaurant Brands International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Restaurant Brands International currently has a consensus target price of $83.70, suggesting a potential upside of 5.42%. Arcos Dorados has a consensus target price of $10.50, suggesting a potential upside of 34.62%. Given Arcos Dorados' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Arcos Dorados is more favorable than Restaurant Brands International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Restaurant Brands International
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Arcos Dorados
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Restaurant Brands International has a net margin of 13.12% compared to Arcos Dorados' net margin of 5.15%. Restaurant Brands International's return on equity of 33.43% beat Arcos Dorados' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Restaurant Brands International13.12% 33.43% 6.94%
Arcos Dorados 5.15%12.50%2.58%

Restaurant Brands International has higher revenue and earnings than Arcos Dorados. Arcos Dorados is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Restaurant Brands International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Restaurant Brands International$9.70B2.86$776M$3.7221.34
Arcos Dorados$4.68B0.35$212.12M$1.226.39

In the previous week, Arcos Dorados had 4 more articles in the media than Restaurant Brands International. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Arcos Dorados and 5 mentions for Restaurant Brands International. Restaurant Brands International's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Arcos Dorados' score of 0.81 indicating that Restaurant Brands International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Restaurant Brands International
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arcos Dorados
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Restaurant Brands International has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arcos Dorados has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

82.3% of Restaurant Brands International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Arcos Dorados shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Restaurant Brands International shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Restaurant Brands International beats Arcos Dorados on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Arcos Dorados compare to Shake Shack?

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) and Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Arcos Dorados has higher revenue and earnings than Shake Shack. Arcos Dorados is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Shake Shack, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Shake Shack$1.45B2.18$45.72M$0.9478.40
Arcos Dorados$4.68B0.35$212.12M$1.226.39

Arcos Dorados has a net margin of 5.15% compared to Shake Shack's net margin of 2.56%. Arcos Dorados' return on equity of 12.50% beat Shake Shack's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Shake Shack2.56% 9.29% 2.71%
Arcos Dorados 5.15%12.50%2.58%

86.1% of Shake Shack shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Arcos Dorados shares are held by institutional investors. 8.3% of Shake Shack shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Shake Shack currently has a consensus target price of $89.74, indicating a potential upside of 21.76%. Arcos Dorados has a consensus target price of $10.50, indicating a potential upside of 34.62%. Given Arcos Dorados' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Arcos Dorados is more favorable than Shake Shack.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Shake Shack
0 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Arcos Dorados
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

In the previous week, Shake Shack had 6 more articles in the media than Arcos Dorados. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Shake Shack and 9 mentions for Arcos Dorados. Arcos Dorados' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Shake Shack's score of -0.04 indicating that Arcos Dorados is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Shake Shack
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Arcos Dorados
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Shake Shack has a beta of 1.63, indicating that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arcos Dorados has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Shake Shack and Arcos Dorados tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Arcos Dorados compare to Tecnoglass?

Tecnoglass (NYSE:TGLS) and Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) are related small-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and dividends.

Tecnoglass has a beta of 1.43, meaning that its stock price is 43% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arcos Dorados has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Tecnoglass pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Arcos Dorados pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Tecnoglass pays out 21.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Arcos Dorados pays out 9.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Tecnoglass has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Arcos Dorados has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Arcos Dorados is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Tecnoglass has a net margin of 12.35% compared to Arcos Dorados' net margin of 5.15%. Tecnoglass' return on equity of 17.84% beat Arcos Dorados' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tecnoglass12.35% 17.84% 10.14%
Arcos Dorados 5.15%12.50%2.58%

In the previous week, Arcos Dorados had 9 more articles in the media than Tecnoglass. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Arcos Dorados and 0 mentions for Tecnoglass. Tecnoglass' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Arcos Dorados' score of 0.81 indicating that Tecnoglass is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tecnoglass Positive
Arcos Dorados Positive

Arcos Dorados has higher revenue and earnings than Tecnoglass. Arcos Dorados is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tecnoglass, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tecnoglass$1.05B1.71$159.57M$2.8414.25
Arcos Dorados$4.68B0.35$212.12M$1.226.39

37.3% of Tecnoglass shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Arcos Dorados shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Tecnoglass shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Tecnoglass presently has a consensus target price of $63.33, indicating a potential upside of 56.46%. Arcos Dorados has a consensus target price of $10.50, indicating a potential upside of 34.62%. Given Tecnoglass' higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Tecnoglass is more favorable than Arcos Dorados.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tecnoglass
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
Arcos Dorados
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Summary

Tecnoglass beats Arcos Dorados on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Arcos Dorados compare to Tapestry?

Tapestry (NYSE:TPR) and Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Tapestry pays an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Arcos Dorados pays an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Tapestry pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Arcos Dorados pays out 9.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Tapestry has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Arcos Dorados has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Arcos Dorados is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Tapestry had 29 more articles in the media than Arcos Dorados. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for Tapestry and 9 mentions for Arcos Dorados. Arcos Dorados' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Tapestry's score of 0.77 indicating that Arcos Dorados is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Tapestry
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Arcos Dorados
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Tapestry has a net margin of 19.09% compared to Arcos Dorados' net margin of 5.15%. Tapestry's return on equity of 254.95% beat Arcos Dorados' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tapestry19.09% 254.95% 22.75%
Arcos Dorados 5.15%12.50%2.58%

Tapestry presently has a consensus price target of $175.13, indicating a potential upside of 35.91%. Arcos Dorados has a consensus price target of $10.50, indicating a potential upside of 34.62%. Given Tapestry's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Tapestry is more favorable than Arcos Dorados.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tapestry
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90
Arcos Dorados
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

Tapestry has a beta of 1.43, meaning that its share price is 43% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Arcos Dorados has a beta of 0.48, meaning that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

90.8% of Tapestry shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Arcos Dorados shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Tapestry shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Tapestry has higher revenue and earnings than Arcos Dorados. Arcos Dorados is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Tapestry, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tapestry$8.00B3.21$1.53B$7.2917.67
Arcos Dorados$4.68B0.35$212.12M$1.226.39

Summary

Tapestry beats Arcos Dorados on 17 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ARCO vs. The Competition

MetricArcos DoradosHotels, Restaurants & Leisure IndustryConsumer Discretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.64B$8.20B$13.03B$24.12B
Dividend Yield1.56%3.74%54.44%3.72%
P/E Ratio6.3922.9146.7930.03
Price / Sales0.35351.8895.7119.93
Price / Cash6.4822.1526.1831.97
Price / Book1.974.893.976.81
Net Income$212.12M$260.60M$446.21M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-4.09%1.43%-0.75%-1.18%
1 Month Performance-4.59%0.90%0.59%2.34%
1 Year Performance10.09%-3.06%-0.50%17.45%

Arcos Dorados Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
4.817 of 5 stars
$7.80
+0.3%
$10.50
+34.6%
+7.5%$1.64B$4.68B6.3996,782
PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
2.7393 of 5 stars
$9.95
+1.0%
$19.33
+94.4%
-59.8%$344.79M$2.09BN/A23,610
QSR
Restaurant Brands International
4.3568 of 5 stars
$73.58
+1.0%
$83.70
+13.7%
+15.9%$25.48B$9.70B19.6253,500
SHAK
Shake Shack
4.047 of 5 stars
$71.95
+0.7%
$89.74
+24.7%
-29.6%$3.04B$1.45B75.5013,873
TGLS
Tecnoglass
4.7162 of 5 stars
$42.06
+1.5%
$63.33
+50.6%
-44.0%$1.87B$1.05B14.819,601

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