Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.

ARCO: Is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. Halal?

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.

NYSEConsumer CyclicalUY

$8.30

+1.34%

Market Cap: 1.7B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

128.4% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding ARCO

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. serves as the premier franchisee for McDonald's, holding exclusive rights to operate, own, and sub-franchise the fast-food chain's eateries. Its extensive domain covers 20 countries and territories throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically encompassing nations like Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, Panama, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Venezuela, alongside island territories such as Aruba, Curacao, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix and St. Thomas). As of the end of 2021 (December 31st), the company managed or franchised a total of 2,261 restaurant locations. This enterprise was established in 2007 and has its main offices situated in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 17, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
2.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • •Restaurants: estimated 2.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP

Halal Alternatives in Consumer Cyclical

This stock is not Shariah-compliant. Here are halal alternatives from the same sector, ranked by compliance score:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) halal to invest in?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 128.4% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 24.2% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.86% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 17, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.