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YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:YUM - US9884981013 - Common Stock

151.28 USD
-0.9 (-0.59%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
151.28 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall YUM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated YUM against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. YUM has an excellent profitability rating, 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

YUM had positive earnings in the past year.
YUM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.12%, YUM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.24% of the companies in the same industry.
YUM's Return On Invested Capital of 36.61% is amongst the best of the industry. YUM outperforms 97.74% 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 10.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.12%
ROE N/A
ROIC 36.61%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

YUM's Profit Margin of 17.95% is amongst the best of the industry. YUM outperforms 90.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YUM has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 32.23%, YUM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.74% of the companies in the same industry.
YUM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of YUM (46.40%) 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 32.23%
PM (TTM) 17.95%
GM 46.4%
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 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.
YUM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, YUM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, YUM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
YUM Yearly Shares OutstandingYUM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
YUM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYUM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.78 indicates that YUM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
YUM has a Altman-Z score of 2.78. This is in the better half of the industry: YUM outperforms 74.44% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of YUM is 7.38, which is on the high side as it means it would take YUM, 7.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
YUM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.38) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.38
Altman-Z 2.78
ROIC/WACC4.68
WACC7.82%
YUM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYUM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.69 indicates that YUM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
YUM's Current ratio of 1.69 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YUM outperforms 75.19% of its industry peers.
YUM has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that YUM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
YUM has a Quick ratio of 1.69. This is in the better half of the industry: YUM outperforms 78.20% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.69
YUM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYUM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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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.
YUM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.07% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 11.60% in the past year. This is quite good.
YUM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.59%
EPS 3Y7.03%
EPS 5Y9.07%
EPS Q2Q%15.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.6%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%

3.2 Future

YUM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.24% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.09%
EPS Next 2Y10.72%
EPS Next 3Y10.98%
EPS Next 5Y11.24%
Revenue Next Year8.35%
Revenue Next 2Y8.96%
Revenue Next 3Y8.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.4%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
YUM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYUM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
YUM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYUM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.51 indicates a quite expensive valuation of YUM.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as YUM.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of YUM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say YUM is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.52, YUM is valued on the expensive side.
YUM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
YUM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.51
Fwd PE 22.52
YUM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsYUM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, YUM is valued a bit more expensive than 65.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of YUM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: YUM is cheaper than 65.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.84
EV/EBITDA 18.81
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
YUM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)2.81
EPS Next 2Y10.72%
EPS Next 3Y10.98%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

YUM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.91%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
YUM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.66.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, YUM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)9.75%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
YUM Yearly Dividends per shareYUM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

53.84% 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 around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP53.84%
EPS Next 2Y10.72%
EPS Next 3Y10.98%
YUM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYUM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (12/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 151.28 0 (0%)

151.28

-0.9 (-0.59%)

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 Owners85.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap42.00B
Revenue(TTM)8.06B
Net Income(TTM)1.45B
Analysts72.57
Price Target167.59 (10.78%)
Short Float %2.98%
Short Ratio3.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.91%
Yearly Dividend2.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.75%
DP53.84%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.34%
Max EPS beat(2)5.25%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.34%
Max EPS beat(4)5.25%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.15%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.24%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.3%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.29%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.56%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.28%
PT rev (1m)0.54%
PT rev (3m)3.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.51
Fwd PE 22.52
P/S 5.21
P/FCF 26.84
P/OCF 22.03
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.81
EPS(TTM)5.93
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)6.72
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY3.73%
OCF(TTM)6.87
OCFY4.54%
SpS29.03
BVpS-27.03
TBVpS-31.5
PEG (NY)2.11
PEG (5Y)2.81
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.12%
ROE N/A
ROCE 44.09%
ROIC 36.61%
ROICexc 44.5%
ROICexgc 59.82%
OM 32.23%
PM (TTM) 17.95%
GM 46.4%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 7.38
Debt/EBITDA 4.12
Cap/Depr 176.29%
Cap/Sales 4.24%
Interest Coverage 5.02
Cash Conversion 68.3%
Profit Quality 108.16%
Current Ratio 1.69
Quick Ratio 1.69
Altman-Z 2.78
F-Score7
WACC7.82%
ROIC/WACC4.68
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 Y12.09%
EPS Next 2Y10.72%
EPS Next 3Y10.98%
EPS Next 5Y11.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.6%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%
Revenue Next Year8.35%
Revenue Next 2Y8.96%
Revenue Next 3Y8.07%
Revenue Next 5Y7.4%
EBIT growth 1Y10.74%
EBIT growth 3Y6.16%
EBIT growth 5Y5.91%
EBIT Next Year13.34%
EBIT Next 3Y9.78%
EBIT Next 5Y8.84%
FCF growth 1Y19.74%
FCF growth 3Y-1%
FCF growth 5Y5.06%
OCF growth 1Y18.67%
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 6 / 10 to YUM.


Can you provide the valuation status for YUM! BRANDS INC?

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


How profitable is YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) stock?

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


What is the valuation of YUM! BRANDS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) is 25.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -5.6.


Can you provide the financial health for YUM stock?

The financial health rating of YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) is 6 / 10.