10.73 USD
+0.13 (+1.23%)
10.73 USD
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Overall LOCO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LOCO against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. LOCO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LOCO.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LOCO was profitable.
In the past year LOCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
LOCO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LOCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LOCO's Return On Assets of 4.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOCO outperforms 61.65% of its industry peers.
LOCO's Return On Equity of 9.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOCO outperforms 66.92% of its industry peers.
LOCO's Return On Invested Capital of 5.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LOCO outperforms 54.14% of its industry peers.
LOCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.08%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.41%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.08%) for LOCO is below the current ROIC(5.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.3% | ||
| ROE | 9.15% | ||
| ROIC | 5.65% |
ROA(3y)4.05%
ROA(5y)4.18%
ROE(3y)9.15%
ROE(5y)9.13%
ROIC(3y)5.08%
ROIC(5y)5.31%
1.3 Margins
LOCO has a Profit Margin (5.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOCO has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.58%, LOCO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOCO has remained more or less at the same level.
LOCO has a Gross Margin of 53.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: LOCO outperforms 62.41% of its industry peers.
LOCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.39% | ||
| GM | 53.19% |
OM growth 3Y-3.32%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y-5.35%
PM growth 5Y-0.72%
GM growth 3Y0.83%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LOCO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LOCO has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LOCO has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LOCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LOCO has an Altman-Z score of 1.63. This is a bad value and indicates that LOCO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LOCO has a Altman-Z score of 1.63. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LOCO outperforms 50.38% of its industry peers.
LOCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.91. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LOCO would need 2.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LOCO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.91) than 80.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22 indicates that LOCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.22, LOCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.63 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.42%
2.3 Liquidity
LOCO has a Current Ratio of 0.41. This is a bad value and indicates that LOCO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.41, LOCO is doing worse than 81.20% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.38 indicates that LOCO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LOCO has a worse Quick ratio (0.38) than 78.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.59% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.21% on average over the past years.
LOCO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.09%.
Measured over the past years, LOCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.59%
EPS 3Y1.15%
EPS 5Y3.21%
EPS Q2Q%28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.09%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%0.93%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LOCO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.48% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.41, which indicates a very decent valuation of LOCO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LOCO is valued cheaper than 87.97% of the companies in the same industry.
LOCO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.04, the valuation of LOCO can be described as very reasonable.
LOCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LOCO is cheaper than 87.22% of the companies in the same industry.
LOCO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LOCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: LOCO is cheaper than 88.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LOCO is valued cheaper than 83.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
LOCO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)3.56
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LOCO!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
10.73
+0.13 (+1.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.05%
Inst Owner Change-0.96%
Ins Owners2.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap321.36M
Revenue(TTM)480.81M
Net Income(TTM)25.90M
Analysts78.18
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %6.05%
Short Ratio6.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.45%
Min EPS beat(2)13.2%
Max EPS beat(2)23.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)18.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.13%
Max EPS beat(4)45.24%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)21.17%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)18.49%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)17.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.73%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.27%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.1%
PT rev (1m)-1.69%
PT rev (3m)-1.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.55 |
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY8.76%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY9.05%
FCF(TTM)0.72
FCFY6.69%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY12.38%
SpS16.05
BVpS9.45
TBVpS-0.92
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)3.56
Graham Number14.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.3% | ||
| ROE | 9.15% | ||
| ROCE | 7.74% | ||
| ROIC | 5.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.24% | ||
| OM | 8.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.39% | ||
| GM | 53.19% | ||
| FCFM | 4.47% |
ROA(3y)4.05%
ROA(5y)4.18%
ROE(3y)9.15%
ROE(5y)9.13%
ROIC(3y)5.08%
ROIC(5y)5.31%
ROICexc(3y)5.17%
ROICexc(5y)5.47%
ROICexgc(3y)13.16%
ROICexgc(5y)13.82%
ROCE(3y)6.96%
ROCE(5y)7.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.42%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.81%
OM growth 3Y-3.32%
OM growth 5Y0.33%
PM growth 3Y-5.35%
PM growth 5Y-0.72%
GM growth 3Y0.83%
GM growth 5Y1.16%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 116.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 82.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.63 |
F-Score8
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)133.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.63%
Profit Quality(3y)91.05%
Profit Quality(5y)106.37%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.59%
EPS 3Y1.15%
EPS 5Y3.21%
EPS Q2Q%28.57%
EPS Next Y8.3%
EPS Next 2Y4.48%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.09%
Revenue growth 3Y1.35%
Revenue growth 5Y1.35%
Sales Q2Q%0.93%
Revenue Next Year3.84%
Revenue Next 2Y2.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.01%
EBIT growth 5Y1.69%
EBIT Next Year64.26%
EBIT Next 3Y18.5%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-20.27%
FCF growth 3Y-7.55%
FCF growth 5Y6%
OCF growth 1Y-19.02%
OCF growth 3Y-3.53%
OCF growth 5Y5.3%
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC / LOCO FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LOCO.
What is the valuation status for LOCO stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of LOCO stock?
EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) is 11.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.14.
How financially healthy is EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC?
The financial health rating of EL POLLO LOCO HOLDINGS INC (LOCO) is 4 / 10.