Is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 79.7% / 30% | 0.8% / 30% | 3.0% / 30% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 79.7% / 33% | 0.8% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 44.4% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 1.7% / 33% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 79.7% / 33% | 0.8% / 33% | 3.0% / 33% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 44.4% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 1.7% / 50% | 0.07% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 22.2% | |
| Operating Margin | 8.7% | |
| Net Margin | 5.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $48M |
| Free Cash Flow | $25M |
| Total Debt | $241M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 82.8 |
| Current Ratio | 0.3 |
| Total Assets | $607M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $14.12 |
| 50-Day MA | $11.47 |
| 200-Day MA | $10.72 |
| Avg Volume | 275K |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$8.29
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About El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO)
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, El Pollo Loco, Inc., develops, franchises, licenses, and operates quick-service restaurants under the El Pollo Loco name. The company operates and franchises restaurants located in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Utah, and Louisiana. It also licenses its brand to restaurants in the Philippines. The company was formerly known as Chicken Acquisition Corp. and changed its name to El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. in April 2014. El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s debt ratio?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s debt ratio is 79.7% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 44.4%.
What are El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.'s key financial metrics?
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. has a market capitalization of $414M, trailing P/E ratio of 15.3, and revenue of $490M. The company maintains a gross margin of 22.2% and a net margin of 5.4%. Return on equity stands at 9.6%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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