Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 72 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $170.21 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $10.54 Million, receivables $159.68 Million) cover 72 days of daily cash needs of $2.37 Million/day.
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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2009–2025)
This chart shows how Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 17 annual periods from 2009 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 72 days, meaning defensive assets of $170.21 Million can fund 72 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc asset portfolio.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (2009–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc from 2009 to 2025, covering 17 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See ARCO current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 131 days | $297.87 Million | $2.27 Million/day | $- | $48.91 Million | ▲ +52 days |
| 2024 | 79 days | $165.44 Million | $2.10 Million/day | $- | $3.53 Million | ▼ -24 days |
| 2023 | 103 days | $236.81 Million | $2.31 Million/day | $- | $50.11 Million | ▲ +12 days |
| 2022 | 91 days | $188.52 Million | $2.08 Million/day | $- | $37.46 Million | ▲ +29 days |
| 2021 | 62 days | $104.21 Million | $1.69 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -21 days |
| 2020 | 83 days | $114.19 Million | $1.38 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +4 days |
| 2019 | 78 days | $128.06 Million | $1.63 Million/day | $- | $25.00K | ▼ -3 days |
| 2018 | 81 days | $109.64 Million | $1.35 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -20 days |
| 2017 | 101 days | $167.20 Million | $1.66 Million/day | $- | $19.59 Million | ▲ +26 days |
| 2016 | 75 days | $112.08 Million | $1.50 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2015 | 63 days | $98.98 Million | $1.58 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -40 days |
| 2014 | 103 days | $152.98 Million | $1.49 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -34 days |
| 2013 | 137 days | $247.27 Million | $1.81 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -14 days |
| 2012 | 151 days | $238.50 Million | $1.58 Million/day | $- | $1.73 Million | ▲ +61 days |
| 2011 | 89 days | $144.37 Million | $1.61 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -23 days |
| 2010 | 113 days | $186.88 Million | $1.66 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +4 days |
| 2009 | 109 days | $118.67 Million | $1.09 Million/day | $- | $- | — |