Company / Operating Cash Flow
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Operating Cash Flow History
FY2014-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$53.7M
FY2019
5-year range
$19.7M / $58.0M
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
+8.9%
vs FY2018
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What the data says
Declined from $58M to $54M over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$54M in FY2019 with a 5-year CAGR of +22.6%.
Declined from $58M to $54M over the past 2 years.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +27.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +22.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +22.6%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2019, operating cash flow increased 8.9% year-over-year.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2014.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | $53.7M | +8.9% |
| FY2018 | $49.3M | -15.0% |
| FY2017 | $58.0M | +122.2% |
| FY2016 | $26.1M | +32.4% |
| FY2015 | $19.7M | +1.5% |
| FY2014 | $19.4M | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026