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PortillosPTLO -2.94%57 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.53 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 17.71. 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 309 Restaurants companies, Portillos ranks worse than 70.23% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Portillos's enterprise value is $1,028.3 Mil.
Portillos's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $70.8 Mil. Therefore, Portillos's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Portillos's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PTLO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.14 Med: 17.71 Max: 55.46
Current: 14.53
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Portillos was 55.46. The lowest was 11.14. And the median was 17.71.
PTLO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 70.23% of 309
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.74
vs PTLO: 14.53
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Portillos (NAS:PTLO) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Portillos's share price for today is $4.62.
Portillos's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.210.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Portillos's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Portillos's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Portillos's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Portillos's current Enterprise Value is $1,028.3 Mil.
Portillos's EBITDA 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 $70.8 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-EBITDA of 14.53 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Portillos. This is 18% below median its historical median of 17.71. Over the past decade, Portillos' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.14 to 55.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #217 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Portillos' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Portillos' current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.53 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.14 to a high of 55.46. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.74. Portillos' value of 14.53 is 49.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Portillos ranks #217 out of 309 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-EBITDA compare to JACK and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #217 out of 309 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Portillos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.74. Portillos' value of 14.53 is 49.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Portillos' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.14 to 55.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.71 vs. the industry median of 9.74, 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-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.74, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Portillos's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.53 is 49.2% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Portillos. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portillos's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.53, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 17.71. 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 $4.62 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.53, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 17.71 and 49.2% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.74. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portillos (PTLO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.53 as of Jul. 30, 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 $4.62 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.84.
GuruFocus considers Portillos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PTLO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.53 (18% below median its 10-year median of 17.71)
GF Value™: $10.84 vs. price of $4.62 (57.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.2% above the Restaurants median (#217 of 309)
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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