El Pollo Loco HoldingsLOCO +1.42%68 PEG Ratio is 2.10 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates LOCO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 112 Restaurants companies, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks worse than 65.18% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for El Pollo Loco Holdings's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LOCO'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 2.93 Max: 99.59
Current: 2.1
During the past 13 years, El Pollo Loco Holdings's highest PEG Ratio was 99.59. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 2.93.
LOCO's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 65.18% of 112
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.255
vs LOCO: 2.10
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (NAS:LOCO) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
* 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, El Pollo Loco Holdings's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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.
El Pollo Loco Holdings PEG Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, El Pollo Loco Holdings's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where El Pollo Loco Holdings's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) has a PEG Ratio of 2.10 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.93. Over the past decade, El Pollo Loco Holdings' PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 99.59. According to the industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #73 out of 112 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings' PEG Ratio too high?
El Pollo Loco Holdings' current PEG Ratio of 2.10 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 99.59. The Restaurants industry median PEG Ratio is 1.26. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of 2.10 is 67.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #73 out of 112 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, El Pollo Loco Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does El Pollo Loco Holdings' PEG Ratio compare to DIN and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #73 out of 112 companies for PEG Ratio. This places El Pollo Loco Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.26. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of 2.10 is 67.3% above this benchmark. Historically, El Pollo Loco Holdings' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 99.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 1.26, El Pollo Loco Holdings 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 PEG Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median PEG Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.26, based on 112 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current PEG Ratio of 2.10 is 67.3% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current PEG Ratio is 2.10, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.93. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.65, compared to a current price of $17.20 — trading 47.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.10, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 67.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 1.26. El Pollo Loco Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO), the current PEG Ratio is 2.10 as of Jul. 02, 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 (LOCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, El Pollo Loco Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.20 is trading 47.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.65.
GuruFocus considers El Pollo Loco Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOCO:
PEG Ratio: 2.10 (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.93)
GF Value™: $11.65 vs. price of $17.20 (47.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.3% above the Restaurants median (#73 of 112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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