YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM)

US9884981013 - Common Stock

140.51  -1.3 (-0.92%)

Fundamental Rating

5

YUM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 135 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While YUM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, YUM is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

YUM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year YUM had a positive cash flow from operations.
YUM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
YUM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of YUM (25.63%) is better than 98.51% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 39.00%, YUM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for YUM is significantly above the industry average of 10.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25.63%
ROE N/A
ROIC 39%
ROA(3y)24.9%
ROA(5y)22.98%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)40.71%
ROIC(5y)39.66%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of YUM (22.57%) is better than 96.27% of its industry peers.
YUM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 32.59%, YUM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.27% of the companies in the same industry.
YUM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
YUM has a Gross Margin (49.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of YUM has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.59%
PM (TTM) 22.57%
GM 49.41%
OM growth 3Y3.97%
OM growth 5Y1.1%
PM growth 3Y12.16%
PM growth 5Y-3.6%
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.12%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so YUM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, YUM has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, YUM has less shares outstanding
YUM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

YUM has an Altman-Z score of 2.41. This is not the best score and indicates that YUM is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
YUM's Altman-Z score of 2.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YUM outperforms 75.37% of its industry peers.
YUM has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.49. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as YUM would need 8.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.49, YUM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 8.49
Altman-Z 2.41
ROIC/WACC4.55
WACC8.57%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that YUM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
YUM has a better Current ratio (1.26) than 61.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.26 indicates that YUM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.26, YUM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

YUM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.89%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.35% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
YUM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.42%.
Measured over the past years, YUM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.46% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.89%
EPS 3Y12.61%
EPS 5Y10.35%
EPS growth Q2Q-3.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.42%
Revenue growth 3Y7.78%
Revenue growth 5Y4.46%
Revenue growth Q2Q0.84%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, YUM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.75% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.15% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.1%
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.89%
EPS Next 5Y10.75%
Revenue Next Year8.9%
Revenue Next 2Y7.79%
Revenue Next 3Y7.93%
Revenue Next 5Y6.15%

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.18, the valuation of YUM can be described as expensive.
YUM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.25. YUM is around the same levels.
YUM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03.
YUM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
YUM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.18
Fwd PE 24.03

4.2 Price Multiples

69.40% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than YUM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
YUM's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.99
EV/EBITDA 20.57

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
YUM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as YUM's earnings are expected to grow with 12.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%, YUM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.62, YUM pays a better dividend. On top of this YUM pays more dividend than 81.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, YUM is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.94%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of YUM grows each year by 10.79%, which is quite nice.
YUM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As YUM did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.79%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6

5.3 Sustainability

42.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by YUM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
YUM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.45%
EPS Next 2Y12.76%
EPS Next 3Y12.89%

YUM! BRANDS INC

NYSE:YUM (4/25/2024, 9:50:07 AM)

140.51

-1.3 (-0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
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Market Cap39.53B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.18
Fwd PE 24.03
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PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)2.63
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25.63%
ROE N/A
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ROICexgc
OM 32.59%
PM (TTM) 22.57%
GM 49.41%
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Asset Turnover1.14
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Debt/Equity N/A
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Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26
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EPS 1Y (TTM)14.89%
EPS 3Y12.61%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y13.1%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.42%
Revenue growth 3Y7.78%
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