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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. El Pollo Loco Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $126.2 Mil. El Pollo Loco Holdings's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.5 Mil.
Hence, El Pollo Loco Holdings's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.12.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (NAS:LOCO) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
El Pollo Loco Holdings Receivables Turnover Related Terms
El Pollo Loco Holdings Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for El Pollo Loco Holdings's Receivables Turnover 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.
LOCO vs DIN, NATH, CNNE: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, El Pollo Loco Holdings's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, El Pollo Loco Holdings's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where El Pollo Loco Holdings's Receivables Turnover 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.
El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) has a Receivables Turnover of 10.12 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #131 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings' Receivables Turnover too high?
El Pollo Loco Holdings' current Receivables Turnover is 10.12. The Restaurants industry median Receivables Turnover is 28.23. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of 10.12 is 64.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #131 out of 354 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, El Pollo Loco Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does El Pollo Loco Holdings' Receivables Turnover compare to DIN and NATH?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, El Pollo Loco Holdings ranks #131 out of 354 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts El Pollo Loco Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 28.23. El Pollo Loco Holdings' value of 10.12 is 64.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Restaurants company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Restaurants companies is 28.23, based on 354 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current Receivables Turnover of 10.12 is 64.1% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on El Pollo Loco Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 28.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. El Pollo Loco Holdings's current Receivables Turnover is 10.12. 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 $16.58 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 10.12 and 64.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 28.23. El Pollo Loco Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO), the current Receivables Turnover is 10.12 as of Mar. 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 $16.58 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.65.
GuruFocus considers El Pollo Loco Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LOCO:
Receivables Turnover: 10.12
GF Value™: $11.65 vs. price of $16.58 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.1% below the Restaurants median (#131 of 354)
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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