Company / FCF Margin
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. FCF Margin History
FY2014-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
4.3%
FY2019
5-year range
-0.2% / 7.6%
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
+38.7%
vs FY2018
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What the data says
FCF Margin has fluctuated over the past 6 years, ranging from -0.2% in FY2016 to 7.6% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
4.3% in FY2019 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.8%.
Declined from 7.6% to 4.3% over the past 2 years.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +2.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2019, fcf margin increased 38.7% year-over-year.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.95 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 4.3% | +38.7% |
| FY2018 | 3.1% | -59.0% |
| FY2017 | 7.6% | +3572.7% |
| FY2016 | -0.2% | -111.8% |
| FY2015 | 1.9% | +24.7% |
| FY2014 | 1.5% | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026