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PTLO

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Portillo's Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $341M · Avg Vol: $5M/d

13
StockRank
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Q
21
V
43
M
27
P/E (TTM)
24.6x
ROE
2.7%
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%748.8M770.7M801.2M4.6%
EPS0.280.340.480.280.0%0.180.190.23-8.9%
Shares48.4M55.5M63.7M72.0M+48.6%72.5M
Debt523.6M550.4M596.2M670.3M8.6%691.4M
Equity256.3M322.4M401.1M467.8M22.2%
Op CF56.9M70.8M98.0M71.9M8.1%78.3M
Inv CF-47.0M-87.8M-88.1M-90.2M
Fin CF-4.7M-16.9M2.5M15.4M
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PRICE (1Y)-11.3%
4.104.364.634.895.16Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$4.10
RSI (14)
30.9
52W High
$6.83
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
21
ROIC
2.5%20.9
ROE
2.7%25.5
GP/Assets
9.7%14.4
Op. Margin
8.4%59.9
FCF/Assets
-0.6%19.0
Piotroski
414.2
Int. Cover
1.6x20.9
D/E Ratio
1.36x16.1
Current Ratio
0.26x1.0
Value
43
P/E (TTM)
24.6x33.5
EV/EBITDA
13.2x34.6
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
0.7x84.4
P/S
0.4x77.2
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
27
52W High %
60%31.1
RS 6M
-35%27.0
SMA 50/200
0.93x34.7
EPS Rev 4W
-12.6%5.5
EPS Rev 12W
-10.7%12.4
EPS Improve
+29%42.8
Q Growth
-20%22.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$341M
P/E (Forward)
19.0x
Gross Margin
20.7%

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)$341M13Strong Sell
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$203M9Strong Sell
JACKJack in the Box Inc.$311M28Sell
FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.$772M9Strong Sell
SGSweetgreen, Inc.$830M10Strong Sell
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$577M2Strong Sell
DINDine Brands Global, Inc.$425M33Sell
BH-ABiglari Holdings Inc.$1.2B17Strong Sell
PZZAPapa John's International, Inc.$781M30Sell
GENKGEN Restaurant Group, Inc.$63M11Strong Sell

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.7%

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

Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 13/100 based on Quality (21/100), Value (43/100), and Momentum (27/100) 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$4.10
Market Cap$341M
P/E (TTM)24.56
P/E (Forward)19.03
Price/Book0.67
Return on Equity2.7%
Return on Invested Capital2.5%
Debt/Equity1.36x
Gross Margin20.7%
Operating Margin8.4%
Revenue Growth5.6%
Free Cash Flow$-9M

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 (21), Value (43), and Momentum (27) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Portillo's Inc. have an economic moat?
Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) has a Quality factor score of 21/100. 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).