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PTLO vs. SG, HDL, FWRG, KRUS, and BALY

Should you buy Portillo's stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Portillo's with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Portillo's include Sweetgreen (SG), Super Hi International (HDL), First Watch Restaurant Group (FWRG), Kura Sushi USA (KRUS), and Bally's (BALY). These companies are all part of the "restaurants, hotels, motels" industry.

How does Portillo's compare to Sweetgreen?

Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) and Portillo's (NASDAQ:PTLO) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Portillo's has higher revenue and earnings than Sweetgreen. Portillo's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sweetgreen, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sweetgreen$674.69M1.50-$134.07M$0.1270.79
Portillo's$738.25M0.41$19.34M$0.2119.14

In the previous week, Sweetgreen and Sweetgreen both had 2 articles in the media. Portillo's' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Sweetgreen's score of 0.52 indicating that Portillo's is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sweetgreen
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Portillo's
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Sweetgreen has a net margin of 2.49% compared to Portillo's' net margin of 2.12%. Portillo's' return on equity of 3.17% beat Sweetgreen's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sweetgreen2.49% -33.07% -16.37%
Portillo's 2.12%3.17%0.98%

95.8% of Sweetgreen shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.3% of Portillo's shares are held by institutional investors. 18.2% of Sweetgreen shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Portillo's shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Sweetgreen has a beta of 2.15, suggesting that its stock price is 115% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Portillo's has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

Sweetgreen presently has a consensus target price of $8.04, indicating a potential downside of 5.39%. Portillo's has a consensus target price of $7.02, indicating a potential upside of 74.69%. Given Portillo's' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Portillo's is more favorable than Sweetgreen.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sweetgreen
3 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.05
Portillo's
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.08

Summary

Portillo's beats Sweetgreen on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Portillo's compare to Super Hi International?

Super Hi International (NASDAQ:HDL) and Portillo's (NASDAQ:PTLO) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, dividends and risk.

Super Hi International has higher revenue and earnings than Portillo's. Portillo's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Super Hi International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Super Hi International$840.76M1.05$36.43M$0.6022.62
Portillo's$738.25M0.41$19.34M$0.2119.14

Portillo's has a consensus target price of $7.02, indicating a potential upside of 74.69%. Given Portillo's' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Portillo's is more favorable than Super Hi International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Super Hi International
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Portillo's
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.08

Super Hi International has a beta of -0.16, meaning that its share price is 116% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Portillo's has a beta of 1.59, meaning that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

98.3% of Portillo's shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Portillo's shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Super Hi International and Super Hi International both had 2 articles in the media. Portillo's' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Super Hi International's score of 0.46 indicating that Portillo's is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Super Hi International Neutral
Portillo's Positive

Super Hi International has a net margin of 3.29% compared to Portillo's' net margin of 2.12%. Super Hi International's return on equity of 7.38% beat Portillo's' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Super Hi International3.29% 7.38% 3.93%
Portillo's 2.12%3.17%0.98%

Summary

Super Hi International beats Portillo's on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Portillo's compare to First Watch Restaurant Group?

First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) and Portillo's (NASDAQ:PTLO) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

First Watch Restaurant Group has higher revenue and earnings than Portillo's. Portillo's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Watch Restaurant Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Watch Restaurant Group$1.27B0.51$19.43M$0.2837.29
Portillo's$738.25M0.41$19.34M$0.2119.14

In the previous week, First Watch Restaurant Group had 6 more articles in the media than Portillo's. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First Watch Restaurant Group and 2 mentions for Portillo's. First Watch Restaurant Group's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Portillo's' score of 0.94 indicating that First Watch Restaurant Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
First Watch Restaurant Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Portillo's
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Portillo's has a net margin of 2.12% compared to First Watch Restaurant Group's net margin of 1.38%. Portillo's' return on equity of 3.17% beat First Watch Restaurant Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Watch Restaurant Group1.38% 2.85% 1.02%
Portillo's 2.12%3.17%0.98%

First Watch Restaurant Group currently has a consensus price target of $19.25, indicating a potential upside of 84.39%. Portillo's has a consensus price target of $7.02, indicating a potential upside of 74.69%. Given First Watch Restaurant Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe First Watch Restaurant Group is more favorable than Portillo's.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Watch Restaurant Group
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Portillo's
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.08

96.1% of First Watch Restaurant Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.3% of Portillo's shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of First Watch Restaurant Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Portillo's shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

First Watch Restaurant Group has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Portillo's has a beta of 1.59, indicating that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

First Watch Restaurant Group beats Portillo's on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Portillo's compare to Kura Sushi USA?

Portillo's (NASDAQ:PTLO) and Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:KRUS) are both small-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and risk.

Portillo's currently has a consensus target price of $7.02, indicating a potential upside of 74.69%. Kura Sushi USA has a consensus target price of $76.92, indicating a potential upside of 65.02%. Given Portillo's' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Portillo's is more favorable than Kura Sushi USA.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Portillo's
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.08
Kura Sushi USA
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

Portillo's has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its share price is 59% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Kura Sushi USA has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

98.3% of Portillo's shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 65.5% of Kura Sushi USA shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Portillo's shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Kura Sushi USA shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Kura Sushi USA had 1 more articles in the media than Portillo's. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Kura Sushi USA and 2 mentions for Portillo's. Portillo's' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Kura Sushi USA's score of 0.30 indicating that Portillo's is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Portillo's
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Kura Sushi USA
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Portillo's has a net margin of 2.12% compared to Kura Sushi USA's net margin of -0.63%. Portillo's' return on equity of 3.17% beat Kura Sushi USA's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Portillo's2.12% 3.17% 0.98%
Kura Sushi USA -0.63%-0.12%-0.06%

Portillo's has higher revenue and earnings than Kura Sushi USA. Kura Sushi USA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Portillo's, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Portillo's$738.25M0.41$19.34M$0.2119.14
Kura Sushi USA$282.76M2.00-$1.90M-$0.16N/A

Summary

Portillo's beats Kura Sushi USA on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Portillo's compare to Bally's?

Bally's (NYSE:BALY) and Portillo's (NASDAQ:PTLO) are both small-cap restaurants, hotels, motels companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, profitability and earnings.

Bally's has a beta of 1.8, suggesting that its stock price is 80% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Portillo's has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Portillo's had 1 more articles in the media than Bally's. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Portillo's and 1 mentions for Bally's. Bally's' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Portillo's' score of 0.94 indicating that Bally's is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bally's
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Portillo's
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

70.4% of Bally's shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.3% of Portillo's shares are owned by institutional investors. 69.3% of Bally's shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Portillo's shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Portillo's has a net margin of 2.12% compared to Bally's' net margin of -29.98%. Portillo's' return on equity of 3.17% beat Bally's' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bally's-29.98% -56.76% -9.16%
Portillo's 2.12%3.17%0.98%

Bally's presently has a consensus price target of $12.75, indicating a potential downside of 6.15%. Portillo's has a consensus price target of $7.02, indicating a potential upside of 74.69%. Given Portillo's' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Portillo's is more favorable than Bally's.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bally's
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.60
Portillo's
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.08

Portillo's has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Bally's. Bally's is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Portillo's, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bally's$2.66B0.25-$701.10M-$8.15N/A
Portillo's$738.25M0.41$19.34M$0.2119.14

Summary

Portillo's beats Bally's on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PTLO vs. The Competition

MetricPortillo'sRETAIL IndustryRetail SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$316.11M$10.79B$27.38B$12.58B
Dividend YieldN/A2.70%178.37%5.45%
P/E Ratio19.1425.6019.8324.56
Price / Sales0.411.574.23126.87
Price / Cash6.4014.9315.0157.88
Price / Book0.614.596.106.75
Net Income$19.34M$392.93M$969.96M$337.19M
7 Day Performance-2.66%-1.95%-0.54%1.88%
1 Month Performance-38.06%-2.54%-1.34%6.59%
1 Year Performance-66.36%-12.60%0.30%35.52%

Portillo's Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PTLO
Portillo's
4.974 of 5 stars
$4.00
-0.5%
$7.02
+75.5%
-67.6%$303.30M$738.25M19.057,890
SG
Sweetgreen
2.9196 of 5 stars
$9.80
+0.2%
$7.98
-18.6%
-36.8%$1.16B$679.47M81.656,486
HDL
Super Hi International
1.9901 of 5 stars
$13.56
-1.4%
N/A-31.4%$894.16M$840.76M22.6014,003
FWRG
First Watch Restaurant Group
4.7035 of 5 stars
$11.49
flat
$19.25
+67.5%
-31.9%$708.30M$1.22B41.0417,500
KRUS
Kura Sushi USA
3.2478 of 5 stars
$54.28
flat
$77.00
+41.9%
-30.1%$659.39M$282.76MN/A3,900

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