PORTILLO'S INC-CL A (PTLO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:PTLO • US73642K1060

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5.57 USD
+0.02 (+0.36%)
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This PTLO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. PTLO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PTLO was profitable.
  • In the past year PTLO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years PTLO 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years PTLO had a positive operating cash flow.
PTLO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPTLO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

  • PTLO has a Return On Assets (1.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of PTLO (4.14%) is better than 60.32% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.61%, PTLO is doing worse than 67.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PTLO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.42%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.59%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.2%
ROE 4.14%
ROIC 2.61%
ROA(3y)1.5%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)5.74%
ROE(5y)2.52%
ROIC(3y)3.42%
ROIC(5y)3.17%
PTLO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPTLO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5

1.3 Margins

  • PTLO has a Profit Margin (2.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PTLO has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.25%, PTLO is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PTLO has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 65.62%, PTLO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PTLO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.25%
PM (TTM) 2.64%
GM 65.62%
OM growth 3Y1.68%
OM growth 5Y-10.17%
PM growth 3Y12.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
PTLO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPTLO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. PTLO Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PTLO is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for PTLO has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, PTLO has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PTLO has about the same debt to assets ratio.
PTLO Yearly Shares OutstandingPTLO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
PTLO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPTLO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • PTLO has an Altman-Z score of 0.72. This is a bad value and indicates that PTLO is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • PTLO has a Altman-Z score of 0.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: PTLO underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
  • PTLO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating PTLO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • PTLO has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.70) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.72
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC8.1%
PTLO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPTLO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • PTLO has a Current Ratio of 0.27. This is a bad value and indicates that PTLO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PTLO's Current ratio of 0.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PTLO is outperformed by 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.22 indicates that PTLO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.22, PTLO is doing worse than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.27
Quick Ratio 0.22
PTLO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPTLO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. PTLO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • PTLO shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.74%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • PTLO shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.03%.
  • PTLO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.74%
EPS 3Y12.92%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-35.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.03%
Revenue growth 3Y7.63%
Revenue growth 5Y9.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.62%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, PTLO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.63% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-33.89%
EPS Next 2Y-8.19%
EPS Next 3Y16.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.93%
Revenue Next 2Y6.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.52%
Revenue Next 5Y19.19%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
PTLO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPTLO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
PTLO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPTLO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.2 0.4

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4. PTLO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.47, which indicates a correct valuation of PTLO.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PTLO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.73. PTLO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.40, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PTLO.
  • PTLO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.72. PTLO is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.47
Fwd PE 23.4
PTLO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPTLO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PTLO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.6
PTLO Per share dataPTLO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PTLO's earnings are expected to grow with 16.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.19%
EPS Next 3Y16.63%

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5. PTLO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PTLO does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

PTLO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PORTILLO'S INC-CL A

NASDAQ:PTLO (3/19/2026, 6:25:00 PM)

After market: 5.58 +0.01 (+0.18%)

5.57

+0.02 (+0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners79.24%
Inst Owner Change-6.82%
Ins Owners3.94%
Ins Owner Change42.75%
Market Cap420.59M
Revenue(TTM)732.07M
Net Income(TTM)19.34M
Analysts75.29
Price Target7.96 (42.91%)
Short Float %17.1%
Short Ratio5.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)91.29%
Min EPS beat(2)72.15%
Max EPS beat(2)110.43%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)45.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.57%
Max EPS beat(4)110.43%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)61.47%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)45.38%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)94.5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.29%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.92%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.32%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.19%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-60.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-71.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.47
Fwd PE 23.4
P/S 0.57
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.85
P/B 0.9
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.6
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY6.46%
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY4.27%
FCF(TTM)-0.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.95
OCFY17.1%
SpS9.69
BVpS6.2
TBVpS-2.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.2%
ROE 4.14%
ROCE 3.24%
ROIC 2.61%
ROICexc 2.64%
ROICexgc 4.65%
OM 6.25%
PM (TTM) 2.64%
GM 65.62%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.5%
ROA(5y)0.77%
ROE(3y)5.74%
ROE(5y)2.52%
ROIC(3y)3.42%
ROIC(5y)3.17%
ROICexc(3y)3.46%
ROICexc(5y)3.25%
ROICexgc(3y)6.57%
ROICexgc(5y)7.42%
ROCE(3y)4.11%
ROCE(5y)3.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-30.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.63%
OM growth 3Y1.68%
OM growth 5Y-10.17%
PM growth 3Y12.49%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y-0.92%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.38
Cap/Depr 310.65%
Cap/Sales 12.35%
Interest Coverage 2
Cash Conversion 96.07%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.27
Quick Ratio 0.22
Altman-Z 0.72
F-Score4
WACC8.1%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)331.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)275.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.49%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.74%
EPS 3Y12.92%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-35.29%
EPS Next Y-33.89%
EPS Next 2Y-8.19%
EPS Next 3Y16.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.03%
Revenue growth 3Y7.63%
Revenue growth 5Y9.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.62%
Revenue Next Year6.93%
Revenue Next 2Y6.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.52%
Revenue Next 5Y19.19%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.8%
EBIT growth 3Y9.44%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.22%
EBIT Next Year110.53%
EBIT Next 3Y35.4%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-288.08%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-26.65%
OCF growth 3Y8.12%
OCF growth 5Y4.3%

PORTILLO'S INC-CL A / PTLO Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PTLO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to PTLO.


Can you provide the valuation status for PORTILLO'S INC-CL A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PORTILLO'S INC-CL A (PTLO). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of PTLO stock?

PORTILLO'S INC-CL A (PTLO) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for PTLO stock?

The financial health rating of PORTILLO'S INC-CL A (PTLO) is 1 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for PORTILLO'S INC-CL A?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PORTILLO'S INC-CL A (PTLO) is expected to decline by -33.89% in the next year.