PTLO (Portillos) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


PTLO Portillos Inc PTLO
58 GF Score
Price $4.73
GF Value $10.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Portillos Moat Score?

Portillos PTLO +7.73% 58 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 29, 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 369 Restaurants companies, Portillos ranks better than 88.35% on this metric.

Portillos has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Portillos has Narrow Moat: Portillos Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its strong brand in the regional fast-food market. While it enjoys customer loyalty and some pricing power, it faces intense competition and lacks significant economies of scale or proprietary technology to ensure a wider moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Portillos might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Portillos  (NAS:PTLO) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Portillos Moat Score Related Terms

PTLO vs NATH, JACK, DIN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Portillos's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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.

Portillos Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Portillos's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Portillos's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Portillos (PTLO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #43 out of 369 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Portillos' Moat Score too high?
Portillos' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Portillos ranks #43 out of 369 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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' Moat Score compare to NATH and JACK?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Portillos ranks #43 out of 369 companies for Moat Score. This places Portillos in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Portillos's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $4.73 — trading 56.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portillos (PTLO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 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 Portillos (PTLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portillos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.73 is trading 56.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.77. GuruFocus considers Portillos to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PTLO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $10.77 vs. price of $4.73 (56.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 2001 Spring Road, Suite 400, Oak Brook, IL, USA, 60523
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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