LOCO Stock Overview
Through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name.
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
Rewards
Risk Analysis
No risks detected for LOCO from our risk checks.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$13.73 |
| 52 Week High | US$14.25 |
| 52 Week Low | US$8.11 |
| Beta | 1.43 |
| 11 Month Change | 0.81% |
| 3 Month Change | 22.81% |
| 1 Year Change | 53.75% |
| 33 Year Change | -21.59% |
| 5 Year Change | 25.27% |
| Change since IPO | -42.86% |
Recent News & Updates
Returns On Capital At El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO) Have Stalled
Aug 19
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Just Recorded A 19% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Aug 04El Pollo Loco: Franchising Growth Drives An Undervalued Growth Strategy
Jul 12Recent updates
Returns On Capital At El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO) Have Stalled
Aug 19El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Just Recorded A 19% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Aug 04El Pollo Loco: Franchising Growth Drives An Undervalued Growth Strategy
Jul 12There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About El Pollo Loco Holdings' (NASDAQ:LOCO) Returns On Capital
May 04We Think That There Are Some Issues For El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO) Beyond Its Promising Earnings
Mar 16Is El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 12El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Mar 31Should You Investigate El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) At US$10.81?
Mar 11El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jan 12El Pollo Loco names Maria Hollandsworth as COO
Oct 17Is It Too Late To Consider Buying El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO)?
Oct 13El Pollo Loco declares special dividend by $1.50/share
Oct 11El Pollo Loco signs multi-unit development deal for five restaurants
Sep 22El Pollo Loco inks development deal for 4 restaurants in Seattle
Aug 30El Pollo Loco: Birria Delivers, But Traffic Trends Remain A Headwind
Aug 04El Pollo Loco Holdings: Not As Tasty As You Think
May 26El Pollo Loco: Continued Headwinds And Subdued Traffic Levels Weigh On Outlook
Feb 06El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ:LOCO) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
Dec 01El Pollo Loco: Inflationary Pressures Overshadow Decent Sales Performance
Nov 24El Pollo Loco: A Solid Recovery In Q2
Aug 23El Pollo Loco: Wage Inflation Continues To Weigh On Margins
Jun 15Shareholder Returns
| LOCO | US Hospitality | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.3% | 3.9% | 1.2% |
| 1Y | 53.8% | 24.0% | 30.2% |
Return vs Industry: LOCO exceeded the US Hospitality industry which returned 24% over the past year.
Return vs Market: LOCO exceeded the US Market which returned 30.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| LOCO volatility | |
|---|---|
| LOCO Average Weekly Movement | 3.6% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 6.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.4% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: LOCO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.
Volatility Over Time: LOCO's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 4,362 | Liz Williams | www.elpolloloco.com |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. It operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| LOCO fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$410.92m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$27.13m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$470.98m |
15.1x
P/E Ratio0.9x
P/S RatioIs LOCO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| LOCO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$470.98m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$371.91m |
| Gross Profit | US$99.07m |
| Other Expenses | US$71.94m |
| Earnings | US$27.13m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 26, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.91 |
| Gross Margin | 21.03% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.76% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 35.0% |
How did LOCO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparison