PTLO
NEUTRAL
$5.91
Live
Portillo's Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $7.5
(+26.9%)
$4.41
52W Range
$13.55
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 18, 2026
Market cap
$425.91M
P/E
21.89
ROE
4.3%
Profit margin
2.6%
Debt/Equity
1.35
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
PTLO presents a contradictory profile with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 but critical liquidity concerns. While the stock is attractively valued relative to its Graham Number ($6.28) and Book Value (P/B 0.91), it is suffering from a severe earnings collapse (-51.9% YoY) and stagnant revenue growth (0.60%). The most alarming metric is the Current Ratio of 0.27, indicating a significant risk in meeting short-term obligations. Despite consistent earnings beats, the fundamental growth trajectory is currently broken, leaving the stock reliant on asset value rather than operational expansion.
Key Strengths
Trading below Graham Number ($6.28) and Book Value (P/B 0.91)
Strong track record of beating quarterly earnings estimates (3/4 last 4 quarters)
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.58) relative to sector
Positive analyst target price ($7.50) suggesting potential upside
Stable Piotroski F-Score (4/9) indicating non-critical financial health
Key Risks
Critical liquidity risk with a Current Ratio of 0.27 and Quick Ratio of 0.19
Severe YoY earnings contraction of -51.90%
Stagnant revenue growth (0.60% YoY) suggesting market saturation or demand issues
Long-term bearish price trend (-79.7% over 5 years)
High Debt/Equity ratio (1.35) coupled with poor short-term liquidity
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$6.08
+2.9% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
33
Weak
78
20
30
35
0
AI Verdict
Value Trap Risk
Key drivers: Severe liquidity crisis, Earnings collapse, Asset-based valuation floor
Confidence
90%
Value
78/100
Ref P/E 21.89, Graham Number $6.28, P/B 0.91
Positives
- P/B < 1.0
- Price near Graham Number
- Low P/S ratio
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E is higher than trailing P/E
Future
20/100
Ref Revenue Growth 0.60%, Earnings Growth -51.90%
Positives
- Consistent earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Negative earnings growth
- Flat revenue growth
Past
30/100
Ref 1Y Change -48.7%, 5Y Change -79.7%
Positives
- Recent 1-month price recovery
Watchpoints
- Massive 5-year and 1-year price declines
Health
35/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Current Ratio 0.27
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score is stable (4/9)
Watchpoints
- Dangerously low Current Ratio (0.27)
- High Debt/Equity (1.35)
Dividend
0/100
Ref Dividend Yield N/A
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$5.91
Analyst Target
$7.5
Upside/Downside
+26.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PTLO and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-17
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PTLO
Portillo's Inc.
Primary
|
-79.7% | -70.9% | -48.7% | +0.2% | +6.5% | +2.2% |
|
NATH
Nathan's Famous, Inc.
Peer
|
+82.5% | +50.1% | +14.2% | -3.8% | +0.6% | +0.6% |
|
LOCO
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-5.8% | +51.8% | +40.4% | +46.5% | +9.0% | -3.1% |
|
FWDI
Forward Industries, Inc.
Peer
|
-83.4% | -60.2% | -11.2% | -81.0% | -10.0% | +6.8% |
|
MCFT
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-21.5% | -25.1% | +43.6% | +9.3% | +11.4% | +7.8% |
PTL
Portillo's Inc.
Primary
5Y
-79.7%
3Y
-70.9%
1Y
-48.7%
6M
+0.2%
1M
+6.5%
1W
+2.2%
NAT
Nathan's Famous, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+82.5%
3Y
+50.1%
1Y
+14.2%
6M
-3.8%
1M
+0.6%
1W
+0.6%
LOC
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-5.8%
3Y
+51.8%
1Y
+40.4%
6M
+46.5%
1M
+9.0%
1W
-3.1%
FWD
Forward Industries, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-83.4%
3Y
-60.2%
1Y
-11.2%
6M
-81.0%
1M
-10.0%
1W
+6.8%
MCF
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-21.5%
3Y
-25.1%
1Y
+43.6%
6M
+9.3%
1M
+11.4%
1W
+7.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.89
Forward P/E
24.42
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.91
P/S Ratio
0.58
EV/Revenue
1.51
EV/EBITDA
13.71
Market Cap
$425.91M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
2.64%
Operating Margin
7.22%
Gross Margin
21.64%
ROE
4.27%
ROA
2.07%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+0.6%
Earnings Growth
-51.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+0.62%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-45.7%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.35
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.27
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.19
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.28
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
39.5%
Op. Margin
7.2%
Net Margin
3.3%
Total Assets
$1.6B
Liabilities
$1.1B
Equity
$0.5B
Debt/Equity
2.37x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
-40%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-24
$0.17
+182.4% surprise
2025-11-04
$0.14
+255.8% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.13
+16.5% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing PTLO against 258 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(14 bullish, 87 neutral, 157 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.89
This Stock
vs
34.81
Sector Avg
-37.1%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
4.27%
This Stock
vs
-39.84%
Sector Avg
-110.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
2.64%
This Stock
vs
-5.5%
Sector Avg
-148.1%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.35
This Stock
vs
1.37
Sector Avg
-1.9%
(Lower)
Revenue Growth
0.6%
This Stock
vs
15.67%
Sector Avg
-96.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.27
This Stock
vs
2.42
Sector Avg
-89.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PTLO
Portillo's Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $425.91M | 21.89 | 4.3% | 2.6% | $5.91 | |
|
NATH
Nathan's Famous, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $415.46M | 19.51 | -% | 13.6% | $101.47 | Compare |
|
LOCO
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $415.19M | 15.4 | 9.6% | 5.4% | $13.86 | Compare |
|
FWDI
Forward Industries, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $380.79M | - | -170.7% | -% | $4.58 | Compare |
|
MCFT
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $356.15M | 23.27 | 8.4% | 5.3% | $21.87 | Compare |
PTLO
Portillo's Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$426M
P/E
21.9
ROE
4.3%
Price
$5.91
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | LEE EUGENE I JR | Director | Purchase | 286,000 | $1,481,480 |
| 2026-03-13 | HART GERARD JOHAN | Director | Option Exercise | 50,070 | $192,770 |
| 2026-03-13 | BORDELON ANN G. | Director | Stock Award | 17,789 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | MILES MICHAEL A JR | Director | Stock Award | 47,004 | - |
| 2026-02-27 | HOOK MICHELLE GREIG | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,501 | $7,220 |
| 2026-02-27 | WAITE JILL FRANCINE | Officer | Stock Award | 404 | $1,943 |
| 2026-02-27 | KAISER KELLY M | General Counsel | Stock Award | 730 | $3,511 |
| 2026-02-27 | CORREIA KEITH M | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 28 | $135 |
| 2026-02-02 | MILES MICHAEL A JR | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 70,796 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | LEE EUGENE I JR | Director | Stock Award | 49,019 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | MILES MICHAEL A JR | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 87,145 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | HART GERARD JOHAN | Director | Stock Award | 26,143 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | DODSON PAULETTE R. J.D. | Director | Stock Award | 26,143 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | BORDELON ANN G. | Director | Stock Award | 26,143 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | GLASS NOAH H | Director | Stock Award | 26,143 | - |
LEE EUGENE I JR
Director
2026-03-13
286,000 shares
·
$1,481,480
HART GERARD JOHAN
Director
2026-03-13
50,070 shares
·
$192,770
BORDELON ANN G.
Director
2026-03-13
17,789 shares
MILES MICHAEL A JR
Director
2026-03-02
47,004 shares
HOOK MICHELLE GREIG
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-27
1,501 shares
·
$7,220
WAITE JILL FRANCINE
Officer
2026-02-27
404 shares
·
$1,943
KAISER KELLY M
General Counsel
2026-02-27
730 shares
·
$3,511
CORREIA KEITH M
Chief Technology Officer
2026-02-27
28 shares
·
$135
MILES MICHAEL A JR
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-02
70,796 shares
LEE EUGENE I JR
Director
2026-01-02
49,019 shares
MILES MICHAEL A JR
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-02
87,145 shares
HART GERARD JOHAN
Director
2026-01-02
26,143 shares
DODSON PAULETTE R. J.D.
Director
2026-01-02
26,143 shares
BORDELON ANN G.
Director
2026-01-02
26,143 shares
GLASS NOAH H
Director
2026-01-02
26,143 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
8-K
8-K
10-K
Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) filed its 10-K annual report on February 24, 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of its business operations and financial condition. The filing includes detailed disclosures regarding the company's risk factors and management's analysis of its results of operations.
8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K/A
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
11 analysts
Wolfe Research
2026-03-09
Peer Perform
DA Davidson
2026-03-06
Neutral
Piper Sandler
2026-01-16
Overweight
Overweight
Stifel
2026-01-07
Buy
Hold
UBS
2026-01-06
Neutral
Neutral
UBS
2025-11-05
Neutral
Neutral
Stephens & Co.
2025-11-05
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
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