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YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:YUM - US9884981013 - Common Stock

149.12 USD
+1.51 (+1.02%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
149.12 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to YUM. YUM was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. YUM scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, YUM is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year YUM was profitable.
YUM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years YUM has been profitable.
In the past 5 years YUM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
YUM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYUM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

YUM's Return On Assets of 20.70% is amongst the best of the industry. YUM outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
YUM has a Return On Invested Capital of 44.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. YUM outperforms 97.73% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for YUM is significantly above the industry average of 10.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (44.91%) for YUM is above the 3 year average (40.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.7%
ROE N/A
ROIC 44.91%
ROA(3y)23.46%
ROA(5y)22.45%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)40.31%
ROIC(5y)38.47%
YUM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYUM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

1.3 Margins

YUM has a better Profit Margin (18.11%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YUM has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.07%, YUM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of YUM has remained more or less at the same level.
YUM has a Gross Margin of 46.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: YUM outperforms 47.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of YUM has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.07%
PM (TTM) 18.11%
GM 46.48%
OM growth 3Y1.43%
OM growth 5Y-0.24%
PM growth 3Y-6.29%
PM growth 5Y-3.17%
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-1.04%
YUM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYUM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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 less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for YUM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for YUM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
YUM Yearly Shares OutstandingYUM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
YUM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYUM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

YUM has an Altman-Z score of 2.48. 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 2.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YUM outperforms 68.94% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of YUM is 7.42, which is on the high side as it means it would take YUM, 7.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.42, YUM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.42
Altman-Z 2.48
ROIC/WACC5.85
WACC7.68%
YUM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYUM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that YUM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
YUM has a Current ratio (0.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that YUM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.82, YUM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
YUM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYUM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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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 15.59%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, YUM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.68% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, YUM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.59%
EPS 3Y7.03%
EPS 5Y9.07%
EPS Q2Q%15.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.68%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.61%
EPS Next 2Y10.69%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.85%
Revenue Next Year7.52%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y6.79%

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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
YUM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYUM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
YUM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYUM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.15, which means the current valuation is very expensive for YUM.
YUM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.83. YUM is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.21 indicates a rather expensive valuation of YUM.
YUM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YUM to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say YUM is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.15
Fwd PE 22.21
YUM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsYUM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

YUM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. YUM is more expensive than 68.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, YUM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.96
EV/EBITDA 18.97
YUM Per share dataYUM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates YUM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
YUM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)2.77
EPS Next 2Y10.69%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.91%, YUM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
YUM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.33.
YUM's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.91%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of YUM grows each year by 9.75%, which is quite nice.
YUM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
YUM has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
YUM Yearly Dividends per shareYUM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

53.77% 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 more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP53.77%
EPS Next 2Y10.69%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
YUM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYUM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
YUM Dividend Payout.YUM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.YUM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

YUM! BRANDS INC

NYSE:YUM (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 149.12 0 (0%)

149.12

+1.51 (+1.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners86.31%
Inst Owner Change-0.21%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-5.8%
Market Cap41.39B
Revenue(TTM)7.55B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts70.56
Price Target162.78 (9.16%)
Short Float %2.13%
Short Ratio3.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.91%
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
DP53.77%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.71)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.34%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.09%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.11%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.09%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.33%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.67%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.74%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.8%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.52%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.25%
PT rev (1m)0.64%
PT rev (3m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.15
Fwd PE 22.21
P/S 5.23
P/FCF 26.96
P/OCF 22.55
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.97
EPS(TTM)5.93
EY3.98%
EPS(NY)6.71
Fwd EY4.5%
FCF(TTM)5.53
FCFY3.71%
OCF(TTM)6.61
OCFY4.43%
SpS28.49
BVpS-27.67
TBVpS-32.16
PEG (NY)2.37
PEG (5Y)2.77
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.7%
ROE N/A
ROCE 54.1%
ROIC 44.91%
ROICexc 52.49%
ROICexgc 76.15%
OM 32.07%
PM (TTM) 18.11%
GM 46.48%
FCFM 19.41%
ROA(3y)23.46%
ROA(5y)22.45%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)40.31%
ROIC(5y)38.47%
ROICexc(3y)45.11%
ROICexc(5y)43.66%
ROICexgc(3y)59.72%
ROICexgc(5y)58.3%
ROCE(3y)48.55%
ROCE(5y)46.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.83%
OM growth 3Y1.43%
OM growth 5Y-0.24%
PM growth 3Y-6.29%
PM growth 5Y-3.17%
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-1.04%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.42
Debt/EBITDA 3.82
Cap/Depr 159.57%
Cap/Sales 3.79%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 67.36%
Profit Quality 107.19%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 2.48
F-Score6
WACC7.68%
ROIC/WACC5.85
Cap/Depr(3y)174.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)154.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.57%
Profit Quality(3y)88.51%
Profit Quality(5y)97.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.59%
EPS 3Y7.03%
EPS 5Y9.07%
EPS Q2Q%15.33%
EPS Next Y10.61%
EPS Next 2Y10.69%
EPS Next 3Y11.2%
EPS Next 5Y11.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.68%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%
Revenue Next Year7.52%
Revenue Next 2Y7.03%
Revenue Next 3Y6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y6.79%
EBIT growth 1Y8.42%
EBIT growth 3Y6.16%
EBIT growth 5Y5.91%
EBIT Next Year12.87%
EBIT Next 3Y9.55%
EBIT Next 5Y9.29%
FCF growth 1Y20.02%
FCF growth 3Y-1%
FCF growth 5Y5.06%
OCF growth 1Y15.92%
OCF growth 3Y-0.33%
OCF growth 5Y5.13%

YUM! BRANDS INC / YUM FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for YUM! BRANDS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to YUM.


What is the valuation status of YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for YUM! BRANDS INC?

YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for YUM stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) is 25.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -5.39.


What is the earnings growth outlook for YUM! BRANDS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) is expected to grow by 10.61% in the next year.