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YUM! BRANDS INC (YUM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

150.49 USD
-0.79 (-0.52%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
149.5 USD
-0.99 (-0.66%)
Pre-Market: 1/5/2026, 8:00:02 AM
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.
In the past year YUM had a positive cash flow from operations.
YUM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years YUM had a positive operating cash flow.
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

YUM has a Return On Assets of 20.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. YUM outperforms 96.24% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 36.61%, YUM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 has a Profit Margin of 17.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. YUM outperforms 90.23% of its industry peers.
YUM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
YUM has a better Operating Margin (32.23%) than 97.74% of its industry peers.
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 46.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: YUM outperforms 46.62% of its industry peers.
YUM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for YUM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for YUM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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

YUM has an Altman-Z score of 2.77. 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 2.77 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YUM outperforms 73.68% 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 2.77
ROIC/WACC4.54
WACC8.07%
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

YUM has a Current 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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.69, YUM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.19% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better Quick ratio (1.69) than 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.
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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.60% 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)11.6%
Revenue growth 3Y4.66%
Revenue growth 5Y6.17%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
YUM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.40% yearly.
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

YUM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.38.
YUM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. YUM is cheaper than 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.60. YUM is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.40, the valuation of YUM can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as YUM.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YUM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say YUM is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.38
Fwd PE 22.4
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.
YUM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. YUM is cheaper than 65.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.7
EV/EBITDA 18.73
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.
The decent profitability rating of YUM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.1
PEG (5Y)2.8
EPS Next 2Y10.72%
EPS Next 3Y10.98%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

YUM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.94, YUM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
YUM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.88%

5.2 History

The dividend of YUM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.75%!
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 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 (1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 149.5 -0.99 (-0.66%)

150.49

-0.79 (-0.52%)

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%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap41.78B
Revenue(TTM)8.06B
Net Income(TTM)1.45B
Analysts72.57
Price Target167.59 (11.36%)
Short Float %2.98%
Short Ratio3.82
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.88%
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)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.38
Fwd PE 22.4
P/S 5.18
P/FCF 26.7
P/OCF 21.91
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.73
EPS(TTM)5.93
EY3.94%
EPS(NY)6.72
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)5.64
FCFY3.75%
OCF(TTM)6.87
OCFY4.56%
SpS29.03
BVpS-27.03
TBVpS-31.5
PEG (NY)2.1
PEG (5Y)2.8
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 2.77
F-Score7
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC4.54
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 25.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -5.57.


Can you provide the financial health for YUM stock?

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