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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, El Pollo Loco Holdings's Enterprise Value is €577.3 Mil.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €63.7 Mil. Therefore, El Pollo Loco Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for El Pollo Loco Holdings's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EP6'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.36 Med: 13.41 Max: 47.35
Current: 9.1
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of El Pollo Loco Holdings was 47.35. The lowest was 7.36. And the median was 13.41.
FRA:EP6's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 52.07% of 363
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.71
vs FRA:EP6: 9.10
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (FRA:EP6) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
El Pollo Loco Holdings's share price for today is €12.90.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's 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 €1.008.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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, El Pollo Loco Holdings's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, El Pollo Loco Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where El Pollo Loco Holdings's EV-to-OCF falls into.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €577.3 Mil.
El Pollo Loco Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations 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 €63.7 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.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (FRA:EP6) has a EV-to-OCF of 9.06 as of Aug. 29, 2026. This is 32% below median its historical median of 13.41. Over the past decade, El Pollo Loco Holdings' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.36 to 47.35. According to the industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #174 out of 363 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
El Pollo Loco Holdings' current EV-to-OCF of 9.06 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.36 to a high of 47.35. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.71. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of 9.06 is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #174 out of 363 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' EV-to-OCF compare to KRUS and DIN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #174 out of 363 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts El Pollo Loco Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.71. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of 9.06 is 6.7% below this benchmark. Historically, El Pollo Loco Holdings' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.36 to 47.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.41 vs. the industry median of 9.71, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Restaurants companies is 9.71, based on 363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current EV-to-OCF of 9.06 is 6.7% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current EV-to-OCF is 9.06, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 13.41. 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 EV-to-OCF of 9.06. 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 EV-to-OCF is 9.06, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 13.41 and 6.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 9.71. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For El Pollo Loco Holdings (FRA:EP6), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.06 as of Aug. 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 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:
EV-to-OCF: 9.06 (32% below median its 10-year median of 13.41)
GF Value™: €9.83 vs. price of €12.90 (31.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Restaurants median (#174 of 363)
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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