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PortillosPTLO +0.96%57 EV-to-EBIT is 25.42 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 26.38. GuruFocus rates PTLO with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Restaurants companies, Portillos ranks worse than 71.86% on this metric.
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Portillos's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,075.6 Mil.
Portillos's EBIT 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 $40.8 Mil.
* 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.
Portillos EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Portillos EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Portillos's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Portillos's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.
Portillos EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Portillos's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Portillos's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Portillos's current Enterprise Value is $1,035.9 Mil.
Portillos's EBIT 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 $40.8 Mil.
* 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.
Portillos (PTLO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.42 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Portillos and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.38. Over the past decade, Portillos' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.59 to 209.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #189 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Portillos' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Portillos' current EV-to-EBIT of 25.42 is near median its 10-year median of 26.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.59 to a high of 209.54. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.96. Portillos' value of 25.42 is 49.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Portillos ranks #189 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Portillos has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portillos' EV-to-EBIT compare to JACK and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #189 out of 263 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Portillos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.96. Portillos' value of 25.42 is 49.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Portillos' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.59 to 209.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.38 vs. the industry median of 16.96, Portillos has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.96, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Portillos's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.42 is 49.9% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Portillos and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portillos's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Portillos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portillos (PTLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.84, compared to a current price of $4.73 — trading 56.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.38 and 49.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 16.96. Portillos' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portillos (PTLO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.42 as of Jul. 29, 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 Portillos (PTLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portillos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.73 is trading 56.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.84.
GuruFocus considers Portillos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PTLO:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.42 (near median its 10-year median of 26.38)
GF Value™: $10.84 vs. price of $4.73 (56.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.9% above the Restaurants median (#189 of 263)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PTLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Portillos Inc serves the Chicago street food industry through high-energy and multichannel restaurants designed to ignite the senses and create memorable dining experiences. The company owns and operates fast-casual restaurants in the United States, along with two food production commissaries in Illinois. Its menu includes hot dogs, beef and sausage sandwiches, sandwiches and ribs, salads, burgers, chicken, sides and soup, and others.
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