El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) has net assets worth $302.50 Million USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($609.12 Million) and total liabilities ($306.62 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. Check LOCO strategic assets to equity ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $302.50 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 49.66% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.28% |
| 5-Year Change | -6.29% |
| 10-Year Change | 9.76% |
| Growth Volatility | 89.31 |
El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc - Net Assets Trend (2012–2025)
This chart illustrates how El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see market cap of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc.
Annual Net Assets for El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (2012–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc from 2012 to 2025. Also explore how fast is El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $291.08 Million | +11.67% |
| 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 21858300000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $43.55 Million | 14.96% |
| Common Stock | $299.00K | 0.10% |
| Other Components | $247.22 Million | 84.93% |
| Total Equity | $291.08 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 |
|---|---|
|
Taiyuan Lionhead Cement Co Ltd
SHG:600539
|
$442.58 Million |
|
Relmada Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:RLMD
|
$442.64 Million |
|
Nanjing CEC Environmental Protect
SHE:300172
|
$442.64 Million |
|
Vogenx Inc Common Stock
NASDAQ:VOGX
|
$442.68 Million |
|
Taiwan Mask Corp
TW:2338
|
$442.51 Million |
|
BlackRock Municipal Income Closed Fund
NYSE:BFK
|
$442.50 Million |
|
Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd. Class A Ordinary Shares
NYSE:HQ
|
$442.49 Million |
|
PRIMA MARINE PCL-NVDR
BK:PRM-R
|
$442.48 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 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 260,669,000 to 291,077,000, a change of 30,408,000 (11.7%).
- Net income of 26,486,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 1,842,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 5,764,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $26.49 Million | +9.1% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.84 Million | -0.63% |
| Other Changes | $5.76 Million | +1.98% |
| Total Change | $- | 11.67% |
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: 1.47x
- 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 8.41x to 1.47x 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 | $14.53 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.30 | $14.53 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $6.13 | $14.53 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $6.27 | $14.53 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $6.79 | $14.53 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.03 | $14.53 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.88 | $14.53 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $6.56 | $14.53 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.75 | $14.53 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $8.52 | $14.53 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.69 | $14.53 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.29 | $14.53 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $8.68 | $14.53 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $9.87 | $14.53 | 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): 9.10%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.40%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.81x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.08x
- Recent ROE (9.10%) is above the historical average (3.90%), 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 |
| 2025 | 9.10% | 5.40% | 0.81x | 2.08x | $-2.62 Million |
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: $174,823,700
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 19.57%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) | $302.50 Million | -12.18% | 1.01x | $442.52 Million |
| Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) | $549.20 Million | 19.30% | 2.25x | $1.01 Billion |
| Ark Restaurants Corp (ARKR) | $17.93 Million | -38.19% | 2.00x | $16.23 Million |
| Flanigans Enterprises Inc (BDL) | $22.30 Million | 6.23% | 0.50x | $56.74 Million |
| BurgerFi International, Inc. (BFICQ) | $57.25 Million | -53.64% | 3.51x | $2.74K |
| Biglari Holdings Inc (BH) | $12.90 Million | 15.50% | 2.82x | $741.01 Million |
| Biglari Holdings Inc (BH-A) | $638.72 Million | 15.79% | 0.84x | $372.94 Million |
| BJs Restaurants Inc (BJRI) | $333.77 Million | -1.08% | 2.10x | $1.09 Billion |
| Bloomin Brands Inc (BLMN) | $54.82 Million | 195.37% | 43.96x | $688.39 Million |
| Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. Class A Common Stock (BRCB) | $-16.66 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $148.85 Million |
| Dutch Bros Inc (BROS) | $78.02 Million | 36.39% | 1.16x | $5.68 Billion |
About 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, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Washington. It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines. The company… Read more