Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2014-FY2019 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
3.1%
FY2019
5-year range
-34.8% / 20.2%
FY2015-FY2019
Trend
-54.8%
vs FY2018
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What the data says
Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 20.2% in FY2016 to 3.1% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.1% in FY2019 with a 5-year CAGR of +15.3%.
Declined from 9.8% to 3.1% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -17.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +15.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2019, return on equity (roe) decreased 54.8% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2019 | 3.1% | -54.8% |
| FY2018 | 6.9% | -29.6% |
| FY2017 | 9.8% | -51.3% |
| FY2016 | 20.2% | +158.1% |
| FY2015 | -34.8% | -185.4% |
| FY2014 | -12.2% | - |
As of FY2019 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026