El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
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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 $505.3M, 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
$505.3M
Beta
0.69
P/E (TTM)
16.93
P/E (Fwd)
15.36
EPS (TTM)
$0.98
EPS (Fwd)
$1.08
ROE
10.3%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$3.9M
Total Debt
$233.0M
Free CF
$25.0M
52W Change
56.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, LOCO has $3.9M in cash with $233.0M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $25.0M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 10.3% 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).
The relatively low beta of 0.69 suggests LOCO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing LOCO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.