El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
FAIR PRICE VALUATION
Updated daily
Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%
MARKET PRICE
$13.51
FAIR PRICE
$10.63
MARGIN
$2.88
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FPI RATING
Stable earnings and revenue, but elevated debt levels and below-average fundamental quality.
Analytical data, not an investment recommendation. Updated daily.
How we calculate this ↗MARGIN OF SAFETY
A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.
SAFETY MARGIN
20%
Below fair value
ENTRY LEVEL
$8.50
Fair price × 0.80
DISTANCE
37.1%
Price to entry level
At the current price of $13.51, LOCO trades 37.1% above the conservative entry level of $8.50. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $10.63 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.
Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗
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METHODOLOGY
How we calculate LOCO's fair price
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s fair price of $10.63 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Consumer Cyclical peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $13.51, LOCO trades 21.3% above its calculated fair value.
DCF MODEL · 50%
Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting LOCO's risk profile.
RELATIVE · 30%
Comparing LOCO's valuation multiples against Consumer Cyclical peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.
ANALYST · 20%
Aggregated analyst price targets for LOCO, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.
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What is the fair price of LOCO?+
Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Consumer Cyclical peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is $10.63. At the current market price of $13.51, LOCO trades 21.3% above its calculated fair value.
Is LOCO overvalued or undervalued?+
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is currently overvalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $13.51, which is 21.3% above the fair price of $10.63. The P/E ratio of 15.4x is a key metric in the valuation.
What is the margin of safety for LOCO?+
With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $10.63, the conservative entry level for LOCO is $8.50. At the current market price of $13.51, the stock trades 37.1% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.
How often is LOCO's fair price updated?+
We update fair price calculations for LOCO daily after market close. The current fair price of $10.63 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.
What factors affect LOCO's fair price calculation?+
LOCO's fair price of $10.63 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Consumer Cyclical peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 15.4x, ROE of 9.6%.
Is LOCO a good buy right now?+
At $13.51, LOCO trades 21.3% above our fair value estimate of $10.63. The stock is currently overvalued. ROE stands at 9.6% (average). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.
Does LOCO pay dividends?+
LOCO does not currently pay a dividend.
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