PortillosPTLO +7.16%58 EV-to-FCF is -102.43 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PTLO with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Restaurants companies, Portillos ranks worse than 361010.47% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Portillos's Enterprise Value is $1,008.0 Mil.
Portillos's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-9.8 Mil. Therefore, Portillos's EV-to-FCF for today is -102.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Portillos's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PTLO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -664.53 Med: 80.56 Max: 1086.08
Current: -102.43
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Portillos was 1086.08. The lowest was -664.53. And the median was 80.56.
PTLO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 277
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.64
vs PTLO: -102.43
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $4.345.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Portillos EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Portillos EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Portillos's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Portillos's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Portillos's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Portillos's current Enterprise Value is $1,008.0 Mil.
Portillos's Free Cash Flow 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 $-9.8 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-FCF of -102.43 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Portillos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #999999 out of 277 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Portillos' EV-to-FCF too high?
Portillos' current EV-to-FCF is -102.43. Based on the distribution chart, Portillos ranks #999999 out of 277 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-FCF compare to JACK and DIN?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #999999 out of 277 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Portillos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.64. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.64, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Portillos and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portillos's current EV-to-FCF is -102.43. 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 $10.77, compared to a current price of $4.35 — trading 59.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -102.43. Portillos' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portillos (PTLO), the current EV-to-FCF is -102.43 as of Jun. 24, 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 $4.35 is trading 59.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.77.
GuruFocus considers Portillos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PTLO:
EV-to-FCF: -102.43
GF Value™: $10.77 vs. price of $4.35 (59.7% below fair value)
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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