PTLO (Portillos) ROCE %: 1.40% (As of Mar. 2026)


PTLO Portillos Inc PTLO
58 GF Score
Price $4.35
GF Value $10.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Portillos ROCE %?

Portillos PTLO +7.16% 58 ROCE % is 1.40% as of Mar. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Portillos's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.40%.

Portillos  (NAS:PTLO) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Portillos ROCE % Related Terms

Portillos ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Portillos's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Portillos Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Portillos Quarterly Data
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Portillos ROCE % Calculation

Portillos's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=46.897/( ( (1500.086 - 135.569) + (1606.534 - 193.956) )/ 2 )
=46.897/( (1364.517+1412.578)/ 2 )
=46.897/1388.5475
=3.38 %

Portillos's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=19.816/( ( (1606.534 - 193.956) + (1617.836 - 199.934) )/ 2 )
=19.816/( ( 1412.578 + 1417.902 )/ 2 )
=19.816/1415.24
=1.40 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 1.40% mean?
Portillos (PTLO) has a ROCE % of 1.40% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Portillos' ROCE % too high?
Portillos' current ROCE % is 1.40%. The Restaurants industry median ROCE % is 6.01. Portillos' value of 1.40% is 76.7% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to JACK and DIN?
Portillos' ROCE % of 1.40% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.01. Portillos' value of 1.40% is 76.7% 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 ROCE % for a Restaurants company?
The median ROCE % among Restaurants companies is 6.01, based on 353 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Portillos's current ROCE % of 1.40% is 76.7% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median ROCE % is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portillos's current ROCE % is 1.40%. 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 $4.35 — trading 59.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 1.40% and 76.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 6.01. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portillos (PTLO), the current ROCE % is 1.40% 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 Portillos (PTLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portillos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.35 is trading 59.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.77. GuruFocus considers Portillos to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PTLO:

  • ROCE %: 1.40%
  • GF Value™: $10.77 vs. price of $4.35 (59.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.7% below the Restaurants median

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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