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PTLO

STRONG SELL

Portillo's Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $315M · Avg Vol: $5M/d

13
StockRank
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Q
20
V
42
M
31
P/E (TTM)
22.8x
ROE
3.3%
D/E
1.4x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Portillo's Inc. operates a chain of fast casual restaurants known for its Chicago-style street food, including hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and burgers. The company boasts a cult following and strong brand loyalty, particularly in the Midwest, driven by its unique menu, consistent quality, and nostalgic dining experience. Its differentiated culinary offerings and efficient operating model provide a strong competitive moat within the highly fragmented restaurant industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue587.1M679.9M710.6M732.1M7.6%738.3M775.4M808.7M5.1%
EPS0.280.340.480.280.0%0.200.210.26-3.0%
Shares48.4M55.5M63.7M72.0M+48.6%72.4M
Debt523.6M550.4M596.2M670.3M8.6%688.6M
Equity256.3M322.4M401.1M467.8M22.2%
Op CF56.9M70.8M98.0M71.9M8.1%80.0M
Inv CF-47.0M-87.8M-88.1M-90.2M
Fin CF-4.7M-16.9M2.5M15.4M
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PRICE (1Y)-2.7%
4.044.284.514.754.99Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$4.35
RSI (14)
35.8
52W High
$11.37
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
20
ROIC
3.3%25.6
ROE
3.3%29.0
GP/Assets
9.7%17.0
Op. Margin
2.4%27.0
FCF/Assets
-1.2%15.5
Piotroski
413.9
Int. Cover
2.1x23.9
D/E Ratio
1.38x17.3
Current Ratio
0.26x1.1
Value
42
P/E (TTM)
22.8x36.1
EV/EBITDA
13.5x32.3
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
0.7x81.5
P/S
0.4x74.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
31
52W High %
38%6.1
RS 6M
-36%24.5
SMA 50/200
0.85x20.4
EPS Rev 4W
-0.6%51.9
EPS Rev 12W
+8.8%90.8
EPS Improve
+32%42.3
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$315M
P/E (Forward)
17.3x
Gross Margin
21.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PTLO are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
PTLOPortillo's Inc.(you)$315M13STRONG SELL
JACKJack in the Box Inc.$278M22SELL
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$170M9STRONG SELL
FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.$747M9STRONG SELL
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$537M2STRONG SELL
SGSweetgreen, Inc.$713M7STRONG SELL
BH-ABiglari Holdings Inc.$1.2B11STRONG SELL
GENKGEN Restaurant Group, Inc.$65M9STRONG SELL
SHAKShake Shack Inc.$2.4B10STRONG SELL
CNNECannae Holdings, Inc.$647M44HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 10.0% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) — Stock Score Summary

Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 13/100 based on Quality (20/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (31/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Portillo's Inc. operates a chain of fast casual restaurants known for its Chicago-style street food, including hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and burgers. The company boasts a cult following and strong brand loyalty, particularly in the Midwest, driven by its unique menu, consistent quality, and nostalgic dining experience. Its differentiated culinary offerings and efficient operating model provide a strong competitive moat within the highly fragmented restaurant industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$4.35
Market Cap$315M
P/E (TTM)22.80
P/E (Forward)17.31
Price/Book0.70
Return on Equity3.3%
Return on Invested Capital3.3%
Debt/Equity1.38x
Gross Margin21.2%
Operating Margin2.4%
Revenue Growth3.5%
Free Cash Flow$-19M

Portillo's Inc. operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portillo's Inc.’s (PTLO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) is 13/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (20), Value (42), and Momentum (31) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Portillo's Inc. have an economic moat?
Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) has a Quality factor score of 20/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Portillo's Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 13/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Portillo's Inc. in?
Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).