El Pollo Loco Holdings (LOCO) Financials

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc (LOCO) is a fast food restaurant chain specializing in Mexican-style grilled chicken. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 478 company-owned and franchised restaurants in the United States. The company's financials, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow, provide a snapshot of its financial performance. The income statement shows the company's revenues, expenses, and net income for a given period. In 2020, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc reported total revenue of $422.1 million.

The company's gross profit, which is calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from revenue, was $116.3 million in 2020. EBIT, or earnings before interest and taxes, was $21.1 million, while EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, was $42.2 million. Net income attributable to stockholders was $10.3 million. On the balance sheet, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc reported total assets of $419.2 million and total liabilities of $197.9 million as of December 31, 2020. The company's stockholders' equity was $221.3 million.

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc had cash and cash equivalents of $19.8 million as of December 31, 2020. The company's net debt, which is calculated by subtracting cash and cash equivalents from total debt, was $104.2 million. The company's financing cash flow, which includes activities such as issuing or repurchasing stock and borrowing or repaying debt, was $11.9 million in 2020.

Operating cash flow, which reflects the cash generated from the company's normal business operations, was $37.5 million in 2020. Investing cash flow, which includes activities such as purchasing or selling assets, was -$7.7 million. The company's free cash flow, which is calculated by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow, was $30.1 million.

In conclusion, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc reported solid financial performance in 2020. The company's total revenue, gross profit, and net income were all positive, indicating a successful year for the fast food restaurant chain. With a strong balance sheet and positive cash flow, El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc is well-positioned for continued growth and success in the future.