El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
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. The company operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as C… Read more
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $282.93 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) has net assets worth $282.93 Million USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($602.75 Million) and total liabilities ($319.82 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $282.93 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 46.94% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.33% |
| 5-Year Change | -6.09% |
| 10-Year Change | 6.56% |
| Growth Volatility | 92.85 |
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc - Net Assets Trend (2012–2024)
This chart illustrates how El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (2012–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc from 2012 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $260.67 Million | +3.98% |
| 2023-12-31 | $250.70 Million | -10.83% |
| 2022-12-31 | $281.15 Million | -9.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | $310.62 Million | +11.90% |
| 2020-12-31 | $277.58 Million | +13.04% |
| 2019-12-31 | $245.57 Million | -7.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | $265.24 Million | -3.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | $274.95 Million | +3.68% |
| 2016-12-31 | $265.18 Million | +8.40% |
| 2015-12-31 | $244.63 Million | +16.27% |
| 2014-12-31 | $210.40 Million | +333.49% |
| 2013-12-31 | $48.54 Million | -24.85% |
| 2012-12-31 | $64.59 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 19393800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $18.91 Million | 7.25% |
| Common Stock | $298.00K | 0.11% |
| Other Components | $241.46 Million | 92.63% |
| Total Equity | $260.67 Million | 100.00% |
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Webjet Limited
PINK:WEBJF
|
$320.47 Million |
|
Shanghai HiTech Control System
SHE:002184
|
$320.48 Million |
|
Studio Dragon Corporation
KQ:253450
|
$320.51 Million |
|
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
XETRA:DBAN
|
$320.52 Million |
|
Beijing InterAct Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300419
|
$320.32 Million |
|
Philex Mining Corporation
PINK:PXMFF
|
$320.10 Million |
|
Mega Lifesciences Public Company Limited
BK:MEGA-R
|
$320.06 Million |
|
Jiangsu Jiangnan Water Co Ltd
SHG:601199
|
$319.96 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 250,696,000 to 260,669,000, a change of 9,973,000 (4.0%).
- Net income of 25,684,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 20,554,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 4,843,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $25.68 Million | +9.85% |
| Share Repurchases | $20.55 Million | -7.89% |
| Other Changes | $4.84 Million | +1.86% |
| Total Change | $- | 3.98% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.60x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 8.02x to 1.60x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-31 | $1.73 | $13.85 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.30 | $13.85 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $6.13 | $13.85 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $6.27 | $13.85 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $6.79 | $13.85 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.03 | $13.85 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.88 | $13.85 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $6.56 | $13.85 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.75 | $13.85 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $8.52 | $13.85 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.69 | $13.85 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.29 | $13.85 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $8.68 | $13.85 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.85%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.43%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.80x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.27x
- Recent ROE (9.85%) is above the historical average (3.50%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -12.18% | -2.68% | 0.70x | 6.47x | $-14.32 Million |
| 2013 | -34.76% | -5.36% | 0.76x | 8.58x | $-21.73 Million |
| 2014 | 20.18% | 12.31% | 0.76x | 2.16x | $21.42 Million |
| 2015 | 9.83% | 6.77% | 0.77x | 1.88x | $-409.30K |
| 2016 | 6.92% | 4.82% | 0.81x | 1.78x | $-8.18 Million |
| 2017 | 3.13% | 2.15% | 0.91x | 1.61x | $-18.88 Million |
| 2018 | -3.39% | -2.06% | 0.97x | 1.70x | $-35.52 Million |
| 2019 | 10.14% | 5.63% | 0.71x | 2.54x | $343.40K |
| 2020 | 8.82% | 5.74% | 0.70x | 2.18x | $-3.28 Million |
| 2021 | 9.38% | 6.41% | 0.74x | 1.98x | $-1.94 Million |
| 2022 | 7.40% | 4.43% | 0.79x | 2.12x | $-7.31 Million |
| 2023 | 10.19% | 5.45% | 0.79x | 2.36x | $484.40K |
| 2024 | 9.85% | 5.43% | 0.80x | 2.27x | $-382.90K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Restaurants
- Average net assets among peers: $1,100,683,888
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -9.48%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) | $282.93 Million | -12.18% | 1.13x | $320.34 Million |
| Alsea S.A.B. de C.V (ALSSF) | $9.60 Billion | 31.08% | 7.07x | $902.51 Million |
| Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) | $695.30 Million | 7.75% | 2.14x | $952.86 Million |
| AmRest Holdings SE (ARHOF) | $264.70 Million | -68.76% | 6.99x | $477.90 Million |
| Ark Restaurants Corp (ARKR) | $7.80 Million | -3.85% | 0.72x | $10.36 Million |
| Big Buck Brewery & Steakhouse Inc (BBUCQ) | $5.62 Million | -39.20% | 3.43x | $1.94 |
| Flanigans Enterprises Inc (BDL) | $7.67 Million | 17.79% | 0.46x | $18.25 Million |
| Bagger Dave's Burger Tavern Inc (BDVB) | $2.41 Million | -143.08% | 1.53x | $654.12K |
| BurgerFi International, Inc. (BFICQ) | $78.95 Million | -131.01% | 2.51x | $1.57K |
| Biglari Holdings Inc (BH-A) | $1.80 Million | 233.33% | 36.28x | $310.04 Million |
| BJs Restaurants Inc (BJRI) | $345.51 Million | 1.18% | 2.51x | $663.68 Million |