El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 450.74M, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 631.16M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has 30.46M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.26. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.99, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.62.

As of June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.41 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.44 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 13.69 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 16.57, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 631.16M versus a market cap of 450.74M, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.41, meaning it holds 0.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 69.20, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 19.66 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 11.79, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 6.93 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 5.74, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.99, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 107,932.44 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,061.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 222.55 indicates how many times El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. recorded 12.50M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 29.06, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 43.02M, leaving 30.51M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 61.21% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 13.17, while the 200-day moving average is 12.16.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. generated 438.34M in revenue and converted that into 30.51M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.03. EBITDA reached 60.66M, while operating income came in at 47.02M.

As of June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. holds 11.63M in cash and equivalents against 192.04M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 14.63M. Total book value stands at 277.51M, with working capital of -44.00M providing operational flexibility.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. produced 64.72M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -28.83M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 35.89M - equivalent to 1.22 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. posted a gross margin of 23.10, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 10.73 and net profit margin of 6.96 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 8.17, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 7.13, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. shareholders.

As of June 30, 2026, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 3.32, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.