El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO): Price and Financial Metrics
LOCO Stock Summary
- With a one year PEG ratio of 2.24, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc is expected to have a higher PEG ratio (a measure of how expensive a stock is relative to its expected earnings growth) than just 21.73% of US stocks.
- In terms of twelve month growth in earnings before interest and taxes, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc is reporting a growth rate of 1,347.77%; that's higher than 98.83% of US stocks.
- The volatility of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's share price is greater than that of only 22.77% US stocks with at least 200 days of trading history.
- Stocks that are quantitatively similar to LOCO, based on their financial statements, market capitalization, and price volatility, are MFIN, USEG, NBEV, SHEN, and GIFI.
- LOCO's SEC filings can be seen here. And to visit El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's official web site, go to www.elpolloloco.com.
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LOCO Price/Volume Stats
| Current price | $18.33 | 52-week high | $21.96 |
| Prev. close | $18.62 | 52-week low | $6.15 |
| Day low | $18.26 | Volume | 143,500 |
| Day high | $18.78 | Avg. volume | 243,505 |
| 50-day MA | $19.21 | Dividend yield | N/A |
| 200-day MA | $16.80 | Market Cap | 668.07M |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Company Bio
El Pollo Loco Holdings develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name in the United States. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in Costa Mesa, California.
LOCO Price Forecast Based on DCF Valuation
| Current Price | DCF Fair Value Target: | Forecasted Gain: |
| $18.33 | $20.24 | 9% |
The table below illustrates the output of a discounted cash flow forecast using a variety of scenarios for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. To summarize, we found that El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc ranked in the 55th percentile in terms of potential gain offered. Moreover, under all the scenarios we modelled, the output consistently forecasted positive returns. In terms of the factors that were most noteworthy in this DCF analysis for LOCO, they are:
- The company's debt burden, as measured by earnings divided by interest payments, is 8.66; that's higher than 74.74% of US stocks in the Consumer Cyclical sector that have positive free cash flow.
- El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is 8%; for context, that number is higher than merely 7.42% of tickers in our DCF set.
| Terminal Growth Rate in Free Cash Flow | Return Relative to Current Share Price |
| 0% | 7% |
| 1% | 8% |
| 2% | 9% |
| 3% | 10% |
| 4% | 11% |
| 5% | 12% |
HD, ORLY, LB, FND, and CRWS can be thought of as valuation peers to LOCO, in the sense that they are in the Consumer Cyclical sector and have a similar price forecast based on DCF valuation.
Latest LOCO News From Around the Web
Below are the latest news stories about El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc that investors may wish to consider to help them evaluate LOCO as an investment opportunity.
El Pollo Loco’s New Loco Lunch Boxes Will Make You Love Lunch AgainFun, portable boxes take uninspired midday meals from ordinary to extraordinary Say Goodbye to Sad Lunches New Loco Lunch Boxes come in four options, all of which include a rice and beans cup, chips, salsa, and a churro for dessert COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is reigniting the lost joy of lunchtime with its new line of Loco Lunch Boxes. As remote work and social distancing requirements have upended lunchtime, midday meals have lost their luster, leaving many stuck in a rut and eating uninspired lunches at their home desk or noshing on the same thing every day. Say goodbye to sad lunches! El Pollo Loco packs the lunch you really want with... |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results on Thursday, March 11, 2021COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco”) (NASDAQ: LOCO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results on Thursday, March 11, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Bernard Acoca, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Larry Roberts, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 877-407-3982 or for international callers by dialing 201-493-6780. A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing 844-512-2921 or for international callers by dial... |
Chipotle Mexican Grill Sees IBD RS Rating Climb To 73A Relative Strength Rating upgrade for Chipotle Mexican Grill shows improving technical performance. Will it continue? |
El Pollo Loco Launches Valenkind’s Day Campaign to Help Fight Food Insecurity in Los AngelesA contribution for each Family Dinner purchased on Feb. 14 will be made to local charity Food on Foot with goal to provide 10,000 meals to those in need El Pollo Loco extends love and kindness to community members in its hometown of LA For every Family Dinner purchased this Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, El Pollo Loco Charities will donate $1 to Food on Foot. COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc. (“El Pollo Loco” or “Company) (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, is turning Valentine’s Day into Valenkind’s Day with a campaign to extend love and kindness to community members in its hometown of LA who are struggling with hunger and homelessness. For every El Pollo Loco Family Dinner purchased this Valentine’s Day, Feb. 1... |
Chipotle Mexican Grill Shows Improved Relative Price StrengthChipotle Mexican Grill shows improving price performance, earning an upgrade to its IBD Relative Strength Rating |
LOCO Price Returns
| 1-mo | -9.93% |
| 3-mo | 16.98% |
| 6-mo | 1.33% |
| 1-year | 42.09% |
| 3-year | 87.04% |
| 5-year | 37.72% |
| YTD | 1.27% |
| 2020 | 19.55% |
| 2019 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 53.23% |
| 2017 | -19.51% |
| 2016 | -2.61% |
Continue Researching LOCO
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