Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2014-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
1.4%
FY2019
5-year range
-3.7% / 9.0%
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
-66.1%
vs FY2018
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What the data says
Return on Assets (ROA) has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 9.0% in FY2016 to 1.4% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.4% in FY2019 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.1%.
Declined from 5.4% to 1.4% over the past 2 years.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -7.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s return on assets (roa) has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2019, return on assets (roa) decreased 66.1% year-over-year.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) 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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 1.4% | -66.1% |
| FY2018 | 4.1% | -25.0% |
| FY2017 | 5.4% | -39.7% |
| FY2016 | 9.0% | +346.2% |
| FY2015 | -3.7% | -111.6% |
| FY2014 | -1.7% | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026