YELP INC (YELP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:YELP - US9858171054 - Common Stock
28.73 USD
-0.07 (-0.24%)
Taking everything into account, YELP scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. YELP was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. YELP gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. YELP is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! These ratings could make YELP a good candidate for value and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
YELP had positive earnings in the past year.
YELP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
YELP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years YELP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
YELP's Return On Assets of 15.16% is amongst the best of the industry. YELP outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.46%, YELP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of YELP (20.29%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
YELP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.39%. This is below the industry average of 13.56%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.39%) for YELP is below the current ROIC(20.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.16% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROIC | 20.29% |
ROA(3y)8.95%
ROA(5y)5.79%
ROE(3y)12.07%
ROE(5y)7.84%
ROIC(3y)11.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of YELP (10.23%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
YELP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of YELP (13.35%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of YELP has grown nicely.
YELP has a better Gross Margin (90.47%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of YELP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.23% | ||
| GM | 90.47% |
OM growth 3Y54.25%
OM growth 5Y26.2%
PM growth 3Y34.72%
PM growth 5Y18.46%
GM growth 3Y-0.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
YELP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for YELP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, YELP has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for YELP. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.07 indicates that YELP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of YELP (5.07) is better than 84.29% of its industry peers.
YELP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.99
WACC10.2%
2.3 Liquidity
YELP has a Current Ratio of 2.99. This indicates that YELP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.99, YELP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.99 indicates that YELP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.99, YELP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.92% over the past year.
YELP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.97% yearly.
YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.35%.
YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.92%
EPS 3Y56.59%
EPS 5Y24.97%
EPS Q2Q%8.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.84%
Sales Q2Q%4.36%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, YELP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.70% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, YELP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.96%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
EPS Next 5Y26.7%
Revenue Next Year4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.38, YELP is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of YELP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: YELP is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. YELP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.40 indicates a reasonable valuation of YELP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, YELP is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
YELP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, YELP is valued cheaper than 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, YELP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
YELP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
YELP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as YELP's earnings are expected to grow with 18.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y19.96%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for YELP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:YELP (11/24/2025, 3:31:07 PM)
28.73
-0.07 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.46%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners5.03%
Ins Owner Change-4.98%
Market Cap1.81B
Revenue(TTM)1.47B
Net Income(TTM)150.02M
Analysts54.12
Price Target34.37 (19.63%)
Short Float %8.63%
Short Ratio6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.77%
Min EPS beat(2)13.69%
Max EPS beat(2)15.84%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.04%
Min EPS beat(4)7.11%
Max EPS beat(4)15.84%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)53.6%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)52.09%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)109.94%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.09%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.59%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.39%
PT rev (1m)-3.82%
PT rev (3m)-3.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.05 | ||
| P/B | 2.47 | ||
| P/tB | 3.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.92 |
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY8.08%
EPS(NY)2.76
Fwd EY9.62%
FCF(TTM)4.94
FCFY17.19%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY19.79%
SpS23.26
BVpS11.63
TBVpS8.66
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number24.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.16% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROCE | 24.3% | ||
| ROIC | 20.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 57.36% | ||
| OM | 13.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.23% | ||
| GM | 90.47% | ||
| FCFM | 21.23% |
ROA(3y)8.95%
ROA(5y)5.79%
ROE(3y)12.07%
ROE(5y)7.84%
ROIC(3y)11.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)21.01%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)30.75%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.64%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y65.74%
ROICexgc growth 5Y41.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y58.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y35.54%
OM growth 3Y54.25%
OM growth 5Y26.2%
PM growth 3Y34.72%
PM growth 5Y18.46%
GM growth 3Y-0.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 153.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 207.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.07 |
F-Score7
WACC10.2%
ROIC/WACC1.99
Cap/Depr(3y)75.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.89%
Profit Quality(3y)303.46%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.92%
EPS 3Y56.59%
EPS 5Y24.97%
EPS Q2Q%8.93%
EPS Next Y15.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.96%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
EPS Next 5Y26.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.84%
Sales Q2Q%4.36%
Revenue Next Year4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y31.82%
EBIT growth 3Y71.26%
EBIT growth 5Y34.84%
EBIT Next Year154.73%
EBIT Next 3Y39.18%
EBIT Next 5Y29.16%
FCF growth 1Y30.39%
FCF growth 3Y10.45%
FCF growth 5Y8.23%
OCF growth 1Y32%
OCF growth 3Y10.35%
OCF growth 5Y6.89%
YELP INC / YELP FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for YELP INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to YELP.
What is the valuation status of YELP INC (YELP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to YELP INC (YELP). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is YELP INC (YELP) stock?
YELP INC (YELP) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of YELP INC (YELP) stock?
The financial health rating of YELP INC (YELP) is 9 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for YELP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of YELP INC (YELP) is expected to grow by 15.02% in the next year.