LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for El Pollo Loco Holdings stock as of Nov 22, 2024 is 15.57. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.79 and the stock price of $12.3 per share. The P/E ratio has an increase of 15% from the past four quarters average of 13.5.
LOCO PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of El Pollo Loco Holdings for the last ten years is 25.71. The current PE ratio of 15.57 is 39% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, LOCO's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2018 quarter at 141.25, when the stock price was $11.3 and the EPS was $0.08. The lowest value was in the Sep 2023 quarter, when it reached 11.13 with a price of $8.9 and an EPS of $0.8.
El Pollo Loco Holdings PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 73.14% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -33.49% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.07 | -30.91% |
| 2022 | 17.47 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 17.3 | -33.49% |
| 2020 | 26.01 | 17.53% |
| 2019 | 22.13 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 45.45 | 73.14% |
| 2016 | 26.25 | 30.4% |
| 2015 | 20.13 | 33.05% |
| 2014 | 15.13 | N/A |
LOCO average PE ratio chart
Currently, LOCO's PE ratio is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
LOCO PE vs peers
Compared to its peers MCD and WEN, LOCO's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than PBPB's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PBPB Potbelly Corp | 7.69 | $296.98M |
| LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc | 15.57 | $368.25M |
| WEN Wendy's Co | 18.93 | $3.67B |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 25.37 | $208.02B |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | $894.45M |
Frequently asked questions
What is El Pollo Loco Holdings's PE ratio?
LOCO's price to earnings ratio is 15.57 as of Nov 22, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO)?
As an average over the last 3 years, LOCO stock has a PE ratio of 14.45.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO)?
As an average over the last 5 years, LOCO stock has a PE ratio of 17.57.
What is the highest PE ratio for LOCO?
In the last ten years, the Jun 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 141.25.
How does the current PE ratio for LOCO compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of LOCO is 39% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is LOCO's PE ratio calculated (El Pollo Loco Holdings PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 22, 2024), El Pollo Loco Holdings's stock price is $12.3. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.79. Therefore, El Pollo Loco Holdings's P/E ratio for today is 15.57. PE RATIO(15.57) = STOCK PRICE($12.3) / TTM EPS($0.79)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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