El Pollo Loco Holdings has the GF Score of 72, which implies that the company
is
Likely to have average performance.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes El Pollo Loco Holdings
is
Likely to have average performance.
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El Pollo Loco Holdings (MEX:LOCO) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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El Pollo Loco Holdings GF Score Related Terms
MEX:LOCO vs DIN, NATH, CNNE: GF Score Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, El Pollo Loco Holdings's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, El Pollo Loco Holdings's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where El Pollo Loco Holdings's GF Score falls into.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (MEX:LOCO) has a GF Score of 72 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.00. Over the past decade, El Pollo Loco Holdings' GF Score has ranged from 50.00 to 84.00.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings' GF Score too high?
El Pollo Loco Holdings' current GF Score of 72 is near median its 10-year median of 78.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.00 to a high of 84.00. Overall, El Pollo Loco Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does El Pollo Loco Holdings' GF Score compare to DIN and NATH?
El Pollo Loco Holdings' GF Score of 72 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, El Pollo Loco Holdings' own GF Score has ranged from 50.00 to 84.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Restaurants company?
A good GF Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current GF Score is 72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.00. 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 (MEX:LOCO) has a current GF Score of 72. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN213.71, compared to a current price of MXN297.73 — trading 39.3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 72, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.00. El Pollo Loco Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For El Pollo Loco Holdings (MEX:LOCO), the current GF Score is 72 as of Jul. 08, 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 (MEX:LOCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Pollo Loco Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN297.73 is trading 39.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN213.71.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LOCO:
GF Score: 72 (near median its 10-year median of 78.00)
GF Value™: MXN213.71 vs. price of MXN297.73 (39.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LOCO 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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