El Pollo Loco/$LOCO
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About El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc operates and franchises hundreds of fast-casual chicken restaurants in the United States. Restaurant locations are typically free-standing and include drive-thrus, and menus include many low-priced options. Poultry is the company's largest food cost, accounting for roughly 38% of total food and paper cost, and the company manages that commodity price risk by using multiple suppliers and entering supply contracts of varying lengths depending on market conditions.
Ticker
$LOCO
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure
Headquarters
Employees
4,143
Website
El Pollo Loco Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$325M
12.61
$0.86
1.28
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Price and volume
Market cap
$325M
Beta
1.28
52-week high
$14.25
52-week low
$8.29
Average daily volume
395K
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.319
Quick ratio
0.225
Long term debt to equity
90.03
Total debt to equity
100.902
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.18%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
55.362
Gross margin (TTM)
21.46%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.30%
Operating margin (TTM)
8.32%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
27.75%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$110,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.16%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.68%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
12.609
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.669
Price to book
1.22
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-7.25
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.443
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.92%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
74.91%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.22%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
6.54%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.39%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.01%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.60%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-3.28%
What the Analysts think about El Pollo Loco
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for El Pollo Loco stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
El Pollo Loco's strategic leadership under CEO Liz Williams and successful cost-saving initiatives are expected to improve margins and boost franchise growth. (nasdaq.com)
The company has introduced new menu innovations, such as fire-grilled burritos with creamy chipotle sauce and queso blanco, enhancing the value perception and contributing to positive feedback and sales growth. (nasdaq.com)
El Pollo Loco's stock is currently valued at a discount compared to the industry, with a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 15.7, significantly lower than the industry's ratio of 24.57, presenting a compelling opportunity for long-term growth. (nasdaq.com)
Director Mark Buller sold 10,500 shares of El Pollo Loco stock, totaling $123,480, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the company's future performance. (investing.com)
StockNews.com downgraded El Pollo Loco from a 'buy' rating to a 'hold' rating, suggesting potential concerns about the company's growth prospects. (etfdailynews.com)
The company's revenue for the quarter ending October 31st was $120.40 million, slightly below the consensus estimate of $121.03 million, indicating potential challenges in meeting revenue expectations. (americanbankingnews.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for El Pollo Loco stock?
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) has a market cap of $325M as of July 23, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for El Pollo Loco stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for El Pollo Loco (LOCO) stock is 12.61 as of July 23, 2025.
Does El Pollo Loco stock pay dividends?
No, El Pollo Loco (LOCO) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of July 23, 2025.
When is the next El Pollo Loco dividend payment date?
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for El Pollo Loco?
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) has a beta rating of 1.28. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.