El Pollo Loco Holdings's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.41.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.54.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of El Pollo Loco Holdings was 12.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 20.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 5.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for El Pollo Loco Holdings's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
LOCO'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.6 Med: -1.1 Max: 20.4
Current: 20.4
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of El Pollo Loco Holdings was 20.40% per year. The lowest was -16.60% per year. And the median was -1.10% per year.
LOCO's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 54.84% of 248
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 16.35
vs LOCO: 20.40
El Pollo Loco Holdings (NAS:LOCO) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
El Pollo Loco Holdings EBIT per Share Related Terms
El Pollo Loco Holdings EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for El Pollo Loco Holdings's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.54
* 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 EBIT per Share of $1.54 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #112 out of 248 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings' EBIT per Share too high?
El Pollo Loco Holdings' current EBIT per Share is $1.54. The Restaurants industry median EBIT per Share is 16.35. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of $1.54 is 90.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #112 out of 248 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, El Pollo Loco Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does El Pollo Loco Holdings' EBIT per Share compare to DIN and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #112 out of 248 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts El Pollo Loco Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 16.35. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of $1.54 is 90.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Restaurants company?
The median EBIT per Share among Restaurants companies is 16.35, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current EBIT per Share of $1.54 is 90.6% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBIT per Share is 16.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current EBIT per Share is $1.54. 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 $16.68 — trading 43.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $1.54 and 90.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 16.35. El Pollo Loco Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO), the current EBIT per Share is $1.54 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 $16.68 is trading 43.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.65.
GuruFocus considers El Pollo Loco Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOCO:
EBIT per Share: $1.54
GF Value™: $11.65 vs. price of $16.68 (43.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.6% below the Restaurants median (#112 of 248)
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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