LOCO
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
NASDAQ: LOCO · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS
$13.52
-0.52% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$413.10M
P/E ratio
15.32
P/S ratio
0.84x
EPS (TTM)
$0.90
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$8 – $15
Volume
0.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
59
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
5.3
Growth
C+5.0
Quality
C+5.5
Profitability
C+8.0
Valuation
A—/9
Piotroski F-Score
—
—
Altman Z-Score
—
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$15.62
+15.53%
12-Month target
$15.26
+12.87%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$17.80
Margin of safety
+39.83%
0 Strong Buy3 Buy2 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $5.09M — positive
+ 39.83% below intrinsic value
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $469.96M | $468.66M | $473.01M | $490.05M | $490.05M |
| Net income | $20.80M | $25.55M | $25.68M | $26.49M | $6.54M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.90 |
| Free cash flow | $18.63M | $19.36M | $27.70M | $25.44M | $5.09M |
| Profit margin | 4.43% | 5.45% | 5.43% | 5.40% | 5.41% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | WRIGHT, ROBERT D. | Buy | 8,258 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | WILLIAMS, ELIZABETH GOODMAN | Buy | 116,911 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | WILLIAMS, ELIZABETH GOODMAN | Buy | 53,804 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc trades at $13.52. representing a P/E of 15.32x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fair. TTM revenue stands at $490.05M. with profit margins at 5.41%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $17.80.
Frequently asked questions
What is El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's stock price?
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) trades at $13.52.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 59/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $17.80.
What is the price target of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO)?
The analyst target price is $15.62, representing +15.5% upside from the current price of $13.52.
What is the intrinsic value of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $17.80, a +39.8% margin of safety versus $13.52.
What is El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $490.05M.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER CYCLICAL
IndustryRESTAURANTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.84x
ROE9.60%
Beta0.78
50D MA$12.77
200D MA$11.02
Shares out0.03B
Float0.02B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.3M
Performance
1 week-2.86%
1 month-1.52%
3 months+32.97%
YTD+29.92%
1 year—
3 years—
5 years—