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YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:YUMC - US98850P1093 - Common Stock

44.8 USD
-0.71 (-1.56%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
45.17 USD
+0.37 (+0.83%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall YUMC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated YUMC against 134 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While YUMC has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. YUMC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

YUMC had positive earnings in the past year.
YUMC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years YUMC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years YUMC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
YUMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYUMC 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

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of YUMC (8.37%) is better than 79.85% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of YUMC (15.87%) is better than 74.63% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.52%, YUMC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for YUMC is below the industry average of 10.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.01%) for YUMC is below the current ROIC(10.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.37%
ROE 15.87%
ROIC 10.52%
ROA(3y)6.27%
ROA(5y)6.7%
ROE(3y)11.88%
ROE(5y)12.46%
ROIC(3y)8.01%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
YUMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYUMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

YUMC has a Profit Margin of 8.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: YUMC outperforms 67.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YUMC has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.09%, YUMC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.19% of the companies in the same industry.
YUMC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
YUMC has a worse Gross Margin (41.78%) than 60.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of YUMC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.09%
PM (TTM) 8.04%
GM 41.78%
OM growth 3Y10.45%
OM growth 5Y1.23%
PM growth 3Y-7.08%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.93%
YUMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYUMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so YUMC is still creating some value.
YUMC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, YUMC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, YUMC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
YUMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYUMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
YUMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYUMC 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

An Altman-Z score of 3.72 indicates that YUMC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of YUMC (3.72) is better than 79.85% of its industry peers.
YUMC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.06. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
YUMC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. YUMC outperforms 94.03% of its industry peers.
YUMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
YUMC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.01) than 87.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.06
Altman-Z 3.72
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC7.47%
YUMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYUMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

YUMC has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that YUMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
YUMC has a better Current ratio (1.39) than 67.91% of its industry peers.
YUMC has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that YUMC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
YUMC's Quick ratio of 1.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YUMC outperforms 64.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.22
YUMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYUMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.71% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.39% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.53% in the past year.
YUMC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.71%
EPS 3Y24.41%
EPS 5Y4.39%
EPS Q2Q%3.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y4.68%
Revenue growth 5Y5.19%
Sales Q2Q%4.03%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
YUMC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.96%
EPS Next 2Y12.87%
EPS Next 3Y12.97%
EPS Next 5Y17.97%
Revenue Next Year3.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.76%
Revenue Next 3Y5.24%
Revenue Next 5Y7.85%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
YUMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYUMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
YUMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYUMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.44 indicates a rather expensive valuation of YUMC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YUMC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, YUMC is valued a bit cheaper.
YUMC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.09.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YUMC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: YUMC is cheaper than 73.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
YUMC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.44
Fwd PE 15.09
YUMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsYUMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, YUMC is valued cheaper than 80.60% of the companies in the same industry.
YUMC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. YUMC is cheaper than 73.88% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.81
EV/EBITDA 7.59
YUMC Per share dataYUMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

YUMC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
YUMC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
YUMC's earnings are expected to grow with 12.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)4.2
EPS Next 2Y12.87%
EPS Next 3Y12.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%, YUMC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.83, YUMC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, YUMC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.22%

5.2 History

The dividend of YUMC has a limited annual growth rate of 5.67%.
YUMC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
YUMC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.67%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
YUMC Yearly Dividends per shareYUMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

YUMC pays out 32.86% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
YUMC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP32.86%
EPS Next 2Y12.87%
EPS Next 3Y12.97%
YUMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYUMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
YUMC Dividend Payout.YUMC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.YUMC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:YUMC (10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 45.17 +0.37 (+0.83%)

44.8

-0.71 (-1.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners85.04%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner Change2.19%
Market Cap16.52B
Revenue(TTM)11.43B
Net Income(TTM)919.00M
Analysts84
Price Target59.02 (31.74%)
Short Float %1.74%
Short Ratio3.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.22%
Yearly Dividend0.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.67%
DP32.86%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.24)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.21%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.21%
Max EPS beat(4)11.84%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.77%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)12.56%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)285.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.07%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.48%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.28%
PT rev (1m)-0.24%
PT rev (3m)-0.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.44
Fwd PE 15.09
P/S 1.44
P/FCF 19.81
P/OCF 11.47
P/B 2.85
P/tB 4.43
EV/EBITDA 7.59
EPS(TTM)2.43
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)2.97
Fwd EY6.63%
FCF(TTM)2.26
FCFY5.05%
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY8.72%
SpS31.01
BVpS15.7
TBVpS10.11
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)4.2
Graham Number29.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.37%
ROE 15.87%
ROCE 14.37%
ROIC 10.52%
ROICexc 13.92%
ROICexgc 20.13%
OM 11.09%
PM (TTM) 8.04%
GM 41.78%
FCFM 7.29%
ROA(3y)6.27%
ROA(5y)6.7%
ROE(3y)11.88%
ROE(5y)12.46%
ROIC(3y)8.01%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
ROICexc(3y)10.81%
ROICexc(5y)10.5%
ROICexgc(3y)15.53%
ROICexgc(5y)15.57%
ROCE(3y)11.07%
ROCE(5y)9.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.31%
OM growth 3Y10.45%
OM growth 5Y1.23%
PM growth 3Y-7.08%
PM growth 5Y-0.16%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.93%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.06
Debt/EBITDA 0.03
Cap/Depr 131.74%
Cap/Sales 5.3%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 83.33%
Profit Quality 90.75%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.22
Altman-Z 3.72
F-Score8
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)139.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)128.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.37%
Profit Quality(3y)112.23%
Profit Quality(5y)94%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.71%
EPS 3Y24.41%
EPS 5Y4.39%
EPS Q2Q%3.64%
EPS Next Y10.96%
EPS Next 2Y12.87%
EPS Next 3Y12.97%
EPS Next 5Y17.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.53%
Revenue growth 3Y4.68%
Revenue growth 5Y5.19%
Sales Q2Q%4.03%
Revenue Next Year3.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.76%
Revenue Next 3Y5.24%
Revenue Next 5Y7.85%
EBIT growth 1Y15.48%
EBIT growth 3Y15.62%
EBIT growth 5Y6.49%
EBIT Next Year58.16%
EBIT Next 3Y22.88%
EBIT Next 5Y19.52%
FCF growth 1Y-21.62%
FCF growth 3Y17.33%
FCF growth 5Y-0.98%
OCF growth 1Y-16.67%
OCF growth 3Y7.85%
OCF growth 5Y3.67%

YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC / YUMC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to YUMC.


What is the valuation status of YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for YUMC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) is expected to grow by 10.96% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for YUMC stock?

The dividend rating of YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC (YUMC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.86%.