PE Ratio: 12.35

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 12.35 is 13% below its 5-year average of 14.18, near the low end of its 5-year range (10.41–22.57).

As of 2026-10-06T15:12:58.553Z. 9.39% below its 12-month average of 13.63.

PE Ratio (12.35) = Close Price ($14.45) / Diluted TTM EPS ($1.17)

LOCO PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 12.3, P/E is below its 12-year median — higher than 13% of readings in its 12-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)?

The P/E ratio for LOCO stock is 12.35.

Is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 12.35 is 13% below its 5-year average of 14.18, near the low end of its 5-year range (10.41–22.57).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for LOCO stock is 13.63.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for LOCO stock is 13.25.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for LOCO stock is 14.18.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for LOCO stock is 19.41.

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