LOCO - NASDAQ

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.

LOCO·NASDAQ

$14.23

-2.5%

Consumer CyclicalRestaurants

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. As of May 04, 2022, the company operated 480 restaurants comprising 189 company-operated and 291 franchised restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses one restaurant in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.

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At a Glance

Live Snapshot

Market Cap$433.38M

EPS0.9100

P/E Ratio11.56

Earnings Date07/30/2026

606.65M

Assets

3Y+2.0%

5Y-1.0%

10Y+37.0%

315.57M

Total Liabilities

-5%

3Y-8.0%

5Y+4.0%

10Y+88.0%

291.08M

Total Equity

12%

3Y+16.0%

5Y-6.0%

10Y+6.0%

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Current Assets

Cash & Cash Equivalents6.23M

Net Receivables11.21M

Inventory0.00

Other Current Assets-11.21M

Total Current Assets6 M

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant & Equipment0.00

Goodwill & Intangible Assets310.56M

Long-Term Investments0.00

Other Non-Current Assets289.86M

Total Non-Current Assets290 M

Total Assets

606.65M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.08x

Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

1.08x

Elevated leverage. Debt exceeds equity, which amplifies both gains and risks. Monitor debt servicing ability.

Working Capital

-72851000

Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assets—potential liquidity stress.

Asset Composition

1% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

Financial Health Insight

Negative working capital with limited cash reserves requires immediate attention—potential liquidity crisis if not addressed promptly.

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Balance Sheet

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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Balance Sheet	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020	Dec 2019	Dec 2018	Dec 2017	Dec 2016	Dec 2015	Dec 2014	Dec 2013	Dec 2012
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	6.2M	2.5M	2.5M	7.3M	20.5M	30M	13.2M	8.1M	7M	8.6M	2.2M	6.1M	11.5M	17M	21.5M
Cash & Short-Term Investments	6.2M	2.5M	2.5M	7.3M	20.5M	30M	13.2M	8.1M	7M	8.6M	2.2M	6.1M	11.5M	17M	21.5M
Net Receivables	11.2M	10M	10M	10.3M	10.9M	13.4M	12.5M	8.9M	9.6M	7.2M	6.9M	6.2M	5.9M	5.9M	3.5M
Accounts Receivables	11.2M	9.5M	9.5M	10.1M	10.1M	13.4M	10M	8.5M	9.6M	7.2M	6.9M	6.2M	5.8M	5.9M	3.5M
Other Receivables	0.0	493K	493K	153K	768K	0.0	2.5M	376K	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.8M	0.0	0.0
Inventory	0.0	1.9M	1.9M	1.9M	2.4M	2.3M	2.1M	2M	2.5M	2.3M	2.1M	1.9M	1.9M	1.7M	1.7M
Prepaids	0.0	4.8M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.7M	3M	2.7M	3.1M	2.7M	5.1M	2.1M	2M
Other Current Assets	-11.2M	680K	5.5M	5.6M	3.7M	3.7M	3.9M	0.0	0.0	0.0	125K	21.8M	19.6M	573K	131K
Total Current Assets	6.2M	19.9M	19.9M	25.1M	37.4M	49.5M	31.7M	24.7M	22M	20.7M	35.9M	38.6M	44M	26.8M	28.9M
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, Plant, and Equipment (Net)	0.0	258.1M	258.1M	253.6M	245.8M	249.3M	258.4M	284.2M	104.2M	102.8M	118.5M	102.5M	82.2M	68.8M	65.1M
Goodwill	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	248.7M	249.3M	249.9M
Intangible Assets	61.9M	61.9M	61.9M	61.9M	61.9M	61.9M	61.9M	61.9M	62.2M	62.3M	62.4M	62.5M	62.7M	62.8M	63M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets	310.6M	310.6M	310.6M	310.6M	310.6M	310.6M	310.6M	310.6M	310.8M	310.9M	311M	311.2M	311.3M	312.1M	312.9M
Long-Term Investments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	360K	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Tax Assets	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	512K	2.2M	3.2M	3.7M	11.7M	7.2M	4.4M	6.9M	15.6M	0.0	0.0
Other Non-Current Assets	289.9M	67.8M	67.8M	3M	2.9M	2.2M	1.4M	1.3M	1.5M	1M	1.4M	1.8M	2.2M	8.7M	11.1M
Total Non-Current Assets	600.4M	636.5M	636.5M	567.2M	559.8M	564.3M	573.6M	600.1M	428.2M	422M	435.4M	422.4M	411.3M	389.7M	389M
Other Assets	0.0	-64.3M	-64.3M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Assets	606.6M	592M	592M	592.3M	597.2M	613.8M	605.2M	624.8M	450.2M	442.7M	471.3M	461M	455.3M	416.5M	417.9M
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Total Payables	17.2M	19.5M	19.5M	12.5M	18.3M	11.5M	7.5M	5.6M	9.6M	12.3M	11.8M	11.1M	5.5M	12.3M	10.2M
Accounts Payable	15.7M	12.1M	12.1M	12.5M	12.7M	10.6M	7.5M	5.6M	9.6M	12.3M	11.6M	11M	5.5M	12.3M	9.9M
Other Payables	1.6M	7.5M	7.5M	0.0	5.5M	889K	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	120K	67K	0.0	0.0	356K
Accrued Expenses	0.0	27.3M	27.3M	29.8M	22.4M	11.5M	10.2M	23M	19.8M	13.2M	11.2M	11.7M	11.8M	12.2M	11.2M
Short Term Debt	17.8M	19.9M	0.0	0.0	0.0	20.1M	20M	0.0	0.0	132K	0.0	0.0	208K	1.9M	1.7M
Capital Lease Obligations (Current)	0.0	19.9M	19.9M	19.6M	20.1M	0.0	0.0	16.4M	68K	132K	144K	177K	208K	267K	229K
Tax Payables	0.0	7.5M	7.5M	70K	5.5M	889K	0.0	9.6M	11.7M	13.1M	16.7M	11.2M	8.1M	3.2M	3M
Deferred Revenue	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.9M	4M	705K	2.5M	2.3M	1.9M	1.8M	1.5M	20.2M	22.8M
Other Current Liabilities	44.1M	-11M	8.9M	10.6M	7.7M	25.5M	24.8M	28.9M	53.5M	19.2M	20.3M	14.8M	13.8M	12.6M	15.5M
Total Current Liabilities	79.1M	75.7M	75.7M	72.6M	68.5M	74.6M	66.4M	74M	82.9M	47.3M	45.3M	39.6M	31.6M	39.3M	38.9M
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long Term Debt	49.6M	71M	71M	84M	66M	40M	62.8M	97M	74M	93M	104M	123M	165M	286.2M	271.6M
Deferred Revenue (Non-Current)	5.6M	0.0	6.2M	0.0	0.0	5.7M	5.1M	5.6M	5.2M	0.0	34.6M	40.5M	0.0	6.6M	7.5M
Deferred Tax Liabilities (Non-Current)	7.6M	6.4M	6.4M	8.9M	8.5M	5.5M	5.2M	1.7M	18M	0.0	18.5M	8.7M	0.0	31.6M	30.2M
Other Non-Current Liabilities	1.5M	6.2M	27K	6.4M	6.3M	4.1M	7.7M	9M	28M	27.3M	38M	4.1M	47.7M	34.9M	4M
Total Non-Current Liabilities	236.5M	255.7M	255.7M	269M	247.6M	228.6M	261.2M	305.2M	102.1M	120.4M	160.8M	176.8M	213.3M	328.7M	314.5M
Capital Lease Obligations	172.2M	192M	192M	189.3M	186.9M	173.4M	180.4M	214M	184K	316K	461K	638K	846K	1.1M	1.3M
Total Liabilities	315.6M	331.3M	331.3M	341.6M	316.1M	303.2M	327.6M	379.2M	185M	167.8M	206.1M	216.4M	244.9M	368M	353.3M
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock	299K	298K	298K	313K	370K	365K	364K	351K	390K	387K	385K	383K	374K	287K	287K
Additional Paid-In Capital	247.2M	241.5M	241.5M	236.4M	292.2M	342.9M	339.6M	331M	375.7M	373M	371.8M	369.6M	359.5M	240.2M	239.3M
Retained Earnings	43.6M	18.9M	18.9M	14M	-11.6M	-32.4M	-61.5M	-86M	-110.9M	-98.4M	-107M	-125.4M	-149.4M	-191.9M	-175M
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/Loss	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	126K	-290K	-833K	253K	-144M	-106.5M	-96.4M	-84.5M	-75.3M	-69.6M	-63.4M
Total Stockholders' Equity	291.1M	260.7M	260.7M	250.7M	281.1M	310.6M	277.6M	245.6M	265.2M	275M	265.2M	244.6M	210.4M	48.5M	64.6M
Total Equity	291.1M	260.7M	260.7M	250.7M	281.1M	310.6M	277.6M	245.6M	265.2M	275M	265.2M	244.6M	210.4M	48.5M	64.6M
SUMMARY
Total Liabilities & Equity	606.6M	592M	592M	592.3M	597.2M	613.8M	605.2M	624.8M	450.2M	442.7M	471.3M	461M	455.3M	416.5M	417.9M
Total Investments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	360K	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Debt	239.6M	263M	263M	273.3M	252.9M	233.5M	263.1M	311M	74.2M	93.3M	104.5M	123.6M	165.8M	289.2M	274.6M
Net Debt	233.3M	260.5M	260.5M	266M	232.4M	203.4M	249.9M	302.9M	67.2M	84.8M	102.3M	117.5M	154.3M	272.2M	253.1M
Shares Outstanding	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453	29,995,453

SEC Filings

LOCO - Filing history and reports

Filing Type	Filing Date	Period Ending	Fiscal Year	Actions
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 29, 2026	May 26, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 28, 2026	May 28, 2026	2026	View Filing
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q2 Q2	May 08, 2026	April 01, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 07, 2026	May 07, 2026	2026	View Filing
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A	April 30, 2026	May 26, 2026	2026	View Filing
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY	March 13, 2026	December 31, 2025	2025	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	March 12, 2026	March 12, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	January 28, 2026	January 27, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A	December 15, 2025	December 10, 2025	2025	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A	November 20, 2025	November 20, 2025	2025	View Filing

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