El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
LOCOConsumer CyclicalNASDAQRestaurants · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeEl 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. With a market capitalization of $438.8M, it sits in small-cap territory. The company operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Washington.
Market Cap
$438.8M
Beta
0.67
P/E (TTM)
12.32
P/E (Fwd)
13.03
EPS (TTM)
$1.17
EPS (Fwd)
$1.11
ROE
11.8%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$13.3M
Total Debt
$219.4M
Free CF
$26.8M
52W Change
47.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LOCO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, LOCO finished 6.91% above its 150-day moving average ($14.91) and 14.68% above its 200-day moving average ($13.90). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LOCO overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, LOCO's RSI(14) was 75.2, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $13.3M in cash, though total debt stands at $219.4M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $26.8M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 11.8% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $470.0M (2022) to $490.0M (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. and its sector.