Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) - $10.53 as of 11/5/2025 12:40:05 PM EST
Total Score
15 out of 30
Safety Score
38 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for LOCO
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for LOCO
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for LOCO
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for LOCO
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for LOCO (38 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for LOCO
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | LOCO |
| Company Name | El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is a prominent quick-service restaurant chain, renowned for its flame-grilled chicken and diverse Mexican-inspired offerings. Based in Costa Mesa, California, the company employs a robust franchise model that enables expansive national reach while maintaining a commitment to high-quality, fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. With an emphasis on operational efficiency and strong franchise support, El Pollo Loco is well-positioned to leverage the increasing consumer demand for healthier, flavorful fast-casual dining experiences, making it an attractive investment opportunity for institutional investors seeking growth in the evolving food service market. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | RESTAURANTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 10.53 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 12.29 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/5/2025 12:40:05 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 538,681 |
| Average Daily Volume | 285,396 |
| 52-Week High | 13.24 |
| 52-Week Low | 8.29 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 27.02% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 11.61 |
| Industry PE | 30.38 |
| Sector PE | 29.30 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 13.96 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.25 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 38.32 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.46 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.41 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.36 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 9.43 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.03 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.61 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 11.38 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.64 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.44 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.17 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 29,995,500 |
| Market Capitalization | 315,852,615 |
| Institutional Ownership | 93.17% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 10/21/2022 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.5000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 1 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 19.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 0.51% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.88 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.74 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.89 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 25,899,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 25,684,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 25,554,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 0.90% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 1.35% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 9.76% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 10,872,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 2,484,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 7,288,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -58,128,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -68,516,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 71,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 84,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 69,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.79 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.80 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 260,669,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 250,696,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 282,932,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -7,598,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.25 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 27,700,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 19,356,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.01 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.01 |
| MACD Signal | -0.10 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 9.15 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 10.28 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 11.42 |
| Beta | 0.96 |
| RSI | 61.24 |
| 50-Day SMA | 10.63 |
| 150-Day SMA | 10.40 |
| 200-Day SMA | 10.20 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/4/2025 3:27:12 AM EST |