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PortillosPTLO +5.21%58 EV-to-OCF is 13.53 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 20.70. GuruFocus rates PTLO with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.95 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Restaurants companies, Portillos ranks worse than 62.36% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Portillos's Enterprise Value is $1,060.3 Mil.
Portillos's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $78.3 Mil. Therefore, Portillos's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Portillos's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PTLO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.26 Med: 20.7 Max: 44.76
Current: 13.53
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Portillos was 44.76. The lowest was 12.26. And the median was 20.70.
PTLO's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 62.36% of 364
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.15
vs PTLO: 13.53
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.
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.
Portillos's share price for today is $4.745.
Portillos'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 $0.180.
* 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.
Portillos EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Portillos EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Portillos's EV-to-OCF 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-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.
Portillos EV-to-OCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Portillos's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Portillos's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Portillos's current Enterprise Value is $1,060.3 Mil.
Portillos'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 $78.3 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-OCF of 13.53 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is 35% below median its historical median of 20.70. Over the past decade, Portillos' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 12.26 to 44.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #227 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Portillos' EV-to-OCF too high?
Portillos' current EV-to-OCF of 13.53 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 20.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.26 to a high of 44.76. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.15. Portillos' value of 13.53 is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Portillos ranks #227 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Portillos has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portillos' EV-to-OCF compare to JACK and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #227 out of 364 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Portillos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.15. Portillos' value of 13.53 is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Portillos' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 12.26 to 44.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.70 vs. the industry median of 10.15, 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-OCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Restaurants companies is 10.15, based on 364 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. Portillos's current EV-to-OCF of 13.53 is 33.3% 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-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 10.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portillos's current EV-to-OCF is 13.53, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 20.70. 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 $9.95, compared to a current price of $4.75 — trading 52.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 13.53, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 20.70 and 33.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.15. Portillos' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Portillos (PTLO), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.53 as of Aug. 12, 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 $4.75 is trading 52.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.95.
GuruFocus considers Portillos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PTLO:
EV-to-OCF: 13.53 (35% below median its 10-year median of 20.70)
GF Value™: $9.95 vs. price of $4.75 (52.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Restaurants median (#227 of 364)
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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