PTLO:NASDAQPortillo's Inc. analysis
Data as of Jun 6, 2026 - not real-time
- Latest price
- $3.99
- Risk: medium
- 7/10Medium risk
Summary
Portillo's shares are trading at $3.99, well below the 20‑day SMA of $4.05 and the 50‑day SMA of $5.04, indicating a short‑term bearish bias. The RSI sits at 38, suggesting the stock is edging toward oversold territory, while the MACD histogram shows a modest bullish tilt despite the overall bearish trend. Technical pressure is compounded by decreasing volume and a price hovering just above the identified support level of $3.78.
Fundamentally, the company appears overvalued relative to its DCF fair value of $2.70, with a high debt‑to‑equity ratio of 138 and negative free cash flow, though revenue is modestly growing at 3.5% and forward EPS is expected to rise. The recent announcement of a flagship Michigan Avenue restaurant signals a strategic growth catalyst, but the heavy debt load and thin margins temper enthusiasm.
Fundamentally, the company appears overvalued relative to its DCF fair value of $2.70, with a high debt‑to‑equity ratio of 138 and negative free cash flow, though revenue is modestly growing at 3.5% and forward EPS is expected to rise. The recent announcement of a flagship Michigan Avenue restaurant signals a strategic growth catalyst, but the heavy debt load and thin margins temper enthusiasm.
Market outlook
Short term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence5/105 out of 10
Key factors
- Price below key moving averages (20‑day, 50‑day, 200‑day)
- Decreasing volume trend
- Proximity to technical support level
Medium term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence7/107 out of 10
Key factors
- Target price upside of ~60% versus current level
- Forward EPS growth and improving P/E ratio
- Strategic expansion with new flagship restaurant
Long term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence8/108 out of 10
Key factors
- Brand strength and potential for margin improvement
- Long‑term revenue growth despite current modest rate
- Opportunity to deleverage debt as cash flow stabilizes
Key metrics
Financial health
Revenue Growth3.50%
Profit Margin2.12%
P/E Ratio19.0
ROE3.33%
ROA1.83%
Debt/Equity137.65
P/B Ratio0.6
Op. Cash Flow$80.0M
Free Cash Flow$-35002000
Technical analysis
TrendBearish
RSI38.4
Support$3.78
Resistance$4.54
MA 20$4.05
MA 50$5.04
MA 200$5.44
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index83.02
Valuation
Fair Value$2.70
Target Price$6.38
Upside/Downside59.77%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Risk assessment
Beta0.82
Volatility76.56%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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