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El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc(LOCO)
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Reward38Moderate
Risk52Moderate
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LOCO
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USD · NASDAQ
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc | Consumer Cyclical
Value Trap
Market Cap:326.35M
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Reward Rating
38
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
52
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $14.50.

What is El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc?

, through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc.

LOCO · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

LOCO stands out on cash flow and valuation, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

LOCO · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Cash flow72/100

    6% free-cash-flow margin

  • Valuation65/100

    P/E 14.0× · PEG 1.16

Watchouts 3

  • Growth24/100

    Rev +1.3% CAGR · earnings -4.1%

  • Balance sheet30/100

    Interest covered 7.0×

  • Profitability31/100

    5% net margin · 10% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is 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. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 326.35M, and a P/E ratio of 12.4x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (38)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including valuation and momentum. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Market Cap326.35M
P/E Ratio12.3636
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High11.74
52 Week Low8.29
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date7/25/2014
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding30M
No. of Employees4,143
IndustryRestaurants
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta0.92
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.elpolloloco.com
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