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PortillosPTLO +1.66%53 Forward PE Ratio is 23.07 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates PTLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Restaurants companies, Portillos ranks worse than 66.46% on this metric.
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Portillos Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Portillos Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Portillos's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Portillos Forward PE Ratio Chart
Portillos Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
117.65
48.54
37.59
22.85
19.38
Portillos Quarterly Data
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
117.65
151.52
108.70
55.56
48.54
59.52
72.46
33.44
37.59
35.59
25.06
35.34
22.85
29.90
29.41
19.57
19.38
22.47
PTLO vs NATH, JACK, DIN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Portillos's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Portillos's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Portillos's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Portillos (PTLO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.07 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Portillos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #105 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Portillos' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Portillos' current Forward PE Ratio is 23.07. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.65. Portillos' value of 23.07 is 23.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Portillos ranks #105 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Portillos has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portillos' Forward PE Ratio compare to NATH and JACK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #105 out of 158 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Portillos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.65. Portillos' value of 23.07 is 23.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Restaurants companies is 18.65, based on 158 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Portillos's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.07 is 23.7% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Portillos and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portillos's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.07. 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 $10.81, compared to a current price of $4.58 — trading 57.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.07 and 23.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 18.65. Portillos' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portillos (PTLO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.07 as of Jul. 16, 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 $4.58 is trading 57.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.81.
GuruFocus considers Portillos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PTLO:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.07
GF Value™: $10.81 vs. price of $4.58 (57.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% above the Restaurants median (#105 of 158)
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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