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During the past 12 months, El Pollo Loco Holdings's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, El Pollo Loco Holdings's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 20.80% per year. The lowest was -10.30% per year. And the median was -3.10% per year.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (FRA:EP6) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
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El Pollo Loco Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
El Pollo Loco Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for El Pollo Loco Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
El Pollo Loco Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
FRA:EP6 vs KRUS, DIN, NATH: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, El Pollo Loco Holdings's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, El Pollo Loco Holdings's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where El Pollo Loco Holdings's PE Ratio falls into.
El Pollo Loco Holdings Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.01
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.01 mean?
El Pollo Loco Holdings (FRA:EP6) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.01 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #103 out of 243 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
El Pollo Loco Holdings' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.01. Based on the distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #103 out of 243 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, El Pollo Loco Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does El Pollo Loco Holdings' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KRUS and DIN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #103 out of 243 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts El Pollo Loco Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Restaurants company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Restaurants companies is 13.90, based on 243 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 13.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.01. 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?
El Pollo Loco Holdings (FRA:EP6) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of €1.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.83, compared to a current price of €12.90 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.01. El Pollo Loco Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For El Pollo Loco Holdings (FRA:EP6), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is €1.01 as of Jun. 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 (FRA:EP6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Pollo Loco Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.90 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.83.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EP6:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): €1.01
GF Value™: €9.83 vs. price of €12.90 (31.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EP6 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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