Company / Profit Margin
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Profit Margin History
FY2014-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
2.1%
FY2019
5-year range
-5.4% / 12.3%
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
-55.4%
vs FY2018
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What the data says
Profit Margin has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 12.3% in FY2016 to 2.1% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.1% in FY2019 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.8%.
Declined from 6.8% to 2.1% over the past 2 years.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -10.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s profit margin has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2019, profit margin decreased 55.4% year-over-year.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2015.
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 | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 2.1% | -55.4% |
| FY2018 | 4.8% | -28.8% |
| FY2017 | 6.8% | -45.0% |
| FY2016 | 12.3% | +329.7% |
| FY2015 | -5.4% | -100.0% |
| FY2014 | -2.7% | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026