LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for El Pollo Loco Holdings stock as of Apr 2, 2025 is 12.12. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.86 and the stock price of $10.42 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 13% from the past four quarters average of 13.9.
LOCO PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of El Pollo Loco Holdings for the last ten years is 25.83. The current PE ratio of 12.12 is 53% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.73 | 13.75% | $11.81 | $0.86 |
| 2023 | 12.07 | -30.91% | $9.05 | $0.75 |
| 2022 | 17.47 | 0.98% | $9.96 | $0.57 |
| 2021 | 17.3 | -33.49% | $14.01 | $0.81 |
| 2020 | 26.01 | 17.53% | $18.21 | $0.7 |
| 2019 | 22.13 | N/A | $15.05 | $0.68 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $15.1 | -$0.23 |
| 2017 | 45.45 | 73.14% | $10 | $0.22 |
| 2016 | 26.25 | 30.4% | $12.6 | $0.48 |
| 2015 | 20.13 | 33.05% | $12.68 | $0.63 |
| 2014 | 15.13 | N/A | $19.97 | $1.32 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.59 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.27 |
El Pollo Loco Holdings PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 13.73 | -20.31% | $11.81 | $0.86 |
| Sep 2024 | 17.23 | 32.23% | $13.61 | $0.79 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.03 | 12.33% | $11.21 | $0.86 |
| Mar 2024 | 11.6 | -3.89% | $9.4 | $0.81 |
| Dec 2023 | 12.07 | 8.45% | $9.05 | $0.75 |
| Sep 2023 | 11.13 | -19.64% | $8.9 | $0.8 |
| Jun 2023 | 13.85 | -5.65% | $9.14 | $0.66 |
| Mar 2023 | 14.68 | -15.97% | $9.69 | $0.66 |
| Dec 2022 | 17.47 | 8.37% | $9.96 | $0.57 |
| Sep 2022 | 16.12 | 16.81% | $9.19 | $0.57 |
| Jun 2022 | 13.8 | -8.43% | $9.8 | $0.71 |
| Mar 2022 | 15.07 | -12.89% | $11.45 | $0.76 |
| Dec 2021 | 17.3 | -19.38% | $14.01 | $0.81 |
| Sep 2021 | 21.46 | -6.12% | $17.17 | $0.8 |
| Jun 2021 | 22.86 | 0.7% | $18.29 | $0.8 |
LOCO average PE ratio chart
Currently, LOCO's PE ratio is below the 3, 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 | 6.97 | $281.17M |
| LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc | 11.7 | $299.56M |
| WEN Wendy's Co | 14.81 | $2.82B |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 27.8 | $227.41B |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | $486.36M |
Frequently asked questions
What is El Pollo Loco Holdings's PE ratio?
LOCO's price to earnings ratio is 12.12 as of Apr 2, 2025.
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 14.06.
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 17.38.
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 53% 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 (Apr 2, 2025), El Pollo Loco Holdings's stock price is $10.42. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.86. Therefore, El Pollo Loco Holdings's P/E ratio for today is 12.12. PE RATIO(12.12) = STOCK PRICE($10.42) / TTM EPS($0.86)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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