Company / Operating Margin
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Operating Margin History
FY2015-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
1.7%
FY2019
5-year range
1.7% / 14.3%
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
-81.3%
vs FY2018
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What the data says
Operating Margin has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 14.3% in FY2016 to 1.7% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.7% in FY2019 with a 3-year CAGR of -12.6%.
Declined from 13.8% to 1.7% over the past 2 years.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -12.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s operating margin has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2019, operating margin decreased 81.3% year-over-year.
- Peak operating margin was recorded 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 | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 1.7% | -81.3% |
| FY2018 | 9.1% | -33.7% |
| FY2017 | 13.8% | -3.8% |
| FY2016 | 14.3% | +6.1% |
| FY2015 | 13.5% | - |
| FY2014 | - | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026