El Pollo Loco HoldingsLOCO +1.42%68 Days Inventory is 1.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 2.27. GuruFocus rates LOCO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Restaurants companies, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks better than 97.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for El Pollo Loco Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
LOCO'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 2.27 Max: 2.63
Current: 1.68
During the past 13 years, El Pollo Loco Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 2.63. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 2.27.
LOCO's Days Inventory is ranked better than 97.4% of 346
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.875
vs LOCO: 1.68
El Pollo Loco Holdings's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (1.82) to Mar. 2026 (1.65).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.24.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.01.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (NAS:LOCO) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
El Pollo Loco Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
El Pollo Loco Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for El Pollo Loco Holdings's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LOCO vs DIN, NATH, CNNE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, El Pollo Loco Holdings's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
El Pollo Loco Holdings Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, El Pollo Loco Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where El Pollo Loco Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) has a Days Inventory of 1.65 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 2.27. Over the past decade, El Pollo Loco Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 1.68 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #9 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
El Pollo Loco Holdings' current Days Inventory of 1.65 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 2.63. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.88. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of 1.65 is 89.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #9 out of 346 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, El Pollo Loco Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does El Pollo Loco Holdings' Days Inventory compare to DIN and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #9 out of 346 companies for Days Inventory. This places El Pollo Loco Holdings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.88. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of 1.65 is 89.6% below this benchmark. Historically, El Pollo Loco Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.68 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.27 vs. the industry median of 15.88, El Pollo Loco Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.88, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current Days Inventory of 1.65 is 89.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current Days Inventory is 1.65, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.65, compared to a current price of $17.20 — trading 47.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 1.65, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 2.27 and 89.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.88. El Pollo Loco Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO), the current Days Inventory is 1.65 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Pollo Loco Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.20 is trading 47.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.65.
GuruFocus considers El Pollo Loco Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOCO:
Days Inventory: 1.65 (27% below median its 10-year median of 2.27)
GF Value™: $11.65 vs. price of $17.20 (47.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.6% below the Restaurants median (#9 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc operates and franchises hundreds of fast-casual chicken restaurants in the United States. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken and operates in the limited service restaurant market segment. Its offerings include Mexican-inspired menu items, including burritos, tostadas, bowls, salads, and bone-in chicken meals in various portion sizes. It also offers citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken, along with a range of salsas and dressings that allow customers to customize their meals. The company operates in one operating segment. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from company-operated restaurant revenue.
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