- ISIN
- US2686031079
- CUSIP
- 268603107
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- IPO Date
- Jul 25, 2014
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $501.29M
- Enterprise Value
- $541.39M
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.99
- PE Ratio
- 16.67
- PEG Ratio
- 2.97
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $497.05M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $116.21M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $62.10M
- Year Range
- $8.99 - $17.40
- Target Price
- $12.25
- ROA (TTM)
- 4.79%
- ROE (TTM)
- 9.64%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 193K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $3.16M
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Performance
LOCO Performance Chart
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) is up 57.4% since the beginning of the year. At $16 per share, LOCO is trading 5.4% below its 52-week high of $17. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LOCO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,021.
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Returns By Period
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) has returned 57.36% so far this year and 57.51% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LOCO has returned 4.28% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
- 1D
- -0.12%
- 1M
- -1.32%
- 6M
- 62.49%
- YTD
- 57.36%
- 1Y
- 57.51%
- 3Y*
- 16.80%
- 5Y*
- 0.42%
- 10Y*
- 4.28%
- ALL TIME*
- 0.00%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
LOCO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 25, 2014, LOCO's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Jul 2014 with a return of +104.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -34.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, LOCO closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 28, 2014 with a return of +43.5%, while the worst single day was Aug 14, 2015 at -20.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.15% | 9.18% | 25.32% | -2.45% | 9.99% | 14.06% | -2.95% | 57.36% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.86% | -5.01% | -8.65% | -9.22% | 12.30% | 4.86% | -6.45% | 3.20% | -8.75% | 5.36% | 6.75% | -4.12% | -9.36% |
| 2024 | 4.99% | -2.16% | 7.51% | -12.53% | 25.35% | 5.90% | 6.63% | 14.93% | -1.15% | -10.80% | 4.09% | -9.28% | 30.84% |
| 2023 | 23.19% | -2.44% | -19.88% | -2.82% | -1.93% | -4.05% | 21.44% | -10.70% | -5.89% | -6.70% | -0.48% | 6.14% | -11.45% |
| 2022 | -5.99% | -0.52% | -12.43% | -8.35% | -2.72% | -5.02% | -1.22% | -6.89% | -1.44% | 29.96% | 8.57% | -8.62% | -18.96% |
| 2021 | 12.43% | -9.93% | -12.06% | 5.09% | -0.47% | 8.48% | 1.75% | -2.53% | -6.84% | -13.02% | -14.15% | 12.44% | -21.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 0.14%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 25, 2014.
- This stock participated in 101.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.08% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.14%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.09
- Upside Capture
- 54.08%
- Downside Capture
- 101.81%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LOCO ranks 89 for risk / return — above 89% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LOCO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.79 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.25 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.84 | 2.00 | +1.84 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.51 | 8.49 | +1.02 |
Dividends
Dividend History
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.06% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $1.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was 83.59%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. drawdown is 53.87%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-83.59%Mar 2020 | 5y 7mo | — | 12y 2dAug 2014 - now | COVID crash2020 |
-13.28%Jul 2014 | 1d | 1d | 1dJul 2014 - Jul 2014 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| LOCO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.59% | -56.78% | -26.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.64% | -9.10% | -6.54% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -35.93% | -18.90% | -17.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -55.16% | -25.43% | -29.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -63.34% | -33.92% | -29.42% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -53.87% | -1.58% | -52.29% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -65.47% | -10.70% | -54.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.31% | 2.14% | +4.17% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Restaurants industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for LOCO, comparing it with other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, LOCO has a P/E ratio of 16.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for LOCO compared to other companies in the Restaurants industry. LOCO currently has a PEG ratio of 3.0. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LOCO relative to other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, LOCO has a P/S ratio of 1.0. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for LOCO in comparison with other companies in the Restaurants industry. Currently, LOCO has a P/B value of 1.6. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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