Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Financial Ratios
29 years of historical data (1997–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants
EV/EBITDA
↓
19.45
-6% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.60
30Y Low4.8·High26.8
P/FCF
↓
25.63
-9% vs avg
5yr avg: 28.28
30Y Low10.9·High49.0
P/B Ratio
N/A
—
5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low6.4·High51.7
ROE
N/A
—
5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low49%·High473%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
4.35
↓-12% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.94
30Y Low1.0·High7.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
YUM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Yum! Brands, Inc. trades at 27.3x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 26.2x, sitting at the 93rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a premium of 29%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 25.6x P/FCF, 9% below the 5-year average of 28.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $42.0B | $42.1B | $38.2B | $37.2B | $37.1B | $41.9B | $33.3B | $31.5B | $30.2B | $29.0B | $25.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $53.2B | $53.3B | $49.9B | $48.8B | $49.4B | $53.6B | $44.2B | $42.2B | $40.0B | $37.3B | $33.7B |
| P/E Ratio → | 27.34 | 27.21 | 25.70 | 23.33 | 28.03 | 26.60 | 36.93 | 24.39 | 19.60 | 21.65 | 15.45 |
| P/S Ratio | 5.12 | 5.12 | 5.06 | 5.26 | 5.43 | 6.37 | 5.90 | 5.63 | 5.32 | 4.93 | 3.99 |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 25.63 | 25.66 | 26.70 | 28.25 | 32.35 | 28.41 | 29.11 | 28.18 | 32.10 | 40.69 | 32.39 |
| P/OCF | 20.90 | 20.92 | 22.64 | 23.23 | 26.03 | 24.58 | 25.54 | 23.98 | 25.72 | 28.13 | 21.04 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
YUM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 19.5x EBITDA, 6% below its 5-year average of 20.6x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 60% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 6.48 | 6.61 | 6.89 | 7.23 | 8.14 | 7.83 | 7.54 | 7.04 | 6.34 | 5.31 |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.45 | 19.47 | 19.36 | 19.73 | 21.19 | 23.26 | 26.83 | 20.66 | 16.45 | 12.36 | 16.93 |
| EV / EBIT | 21.03 | 20.67 | 20.89 | 20.92 | 22.58 | 24.16 | 28.31 | 22.70 | 17.47 | 13.70 | 20.42 |
| EV / FCF | — | 32.49 | 34.85 | 36.99 | 43.06 | 36.30 | 38.64 | 37.71 | 42.49 | 52.32 | 43.14 |
YUM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Yum! Brands, Inc. earns an operating margin of 30.8%, significantly above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 32.8% to 30.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROIC of 48.1% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.2% | 46.2% | 47.5% | 49.4% | 48.3% | 48.1% | 47.5% | 50.3% | 46.7% | 45.7% | 41.9% |
| Operating Margin | 30.8% | 30.8% | 31.8% | 32.8% | 32.0% | 32.5% | 26.6% | 34.5% | 40.4% | 47.0% | 26.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.7% | 22.6% | 19.4% | 23.9% | 16.0% | 23.1% | 27.1% | 22.8% | 25.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 415.4% |
| ROA | 20.9% | 20.9% | 22.9% | 26.4% | 22.4% | 26.7% | 16.3% | 27.6% | 32.7% | 24.8% | 24.2% |
| ROIC | 48.1% | 48.1% | 46.9% | 49.1% | 49.1% | 51.0% | 39.7% | 64.3% | 90.6% | 40.6% | 20.3% |
| ROCE | 41.7% | 41.7% | 46.2% | 50.7% | 50.1% | 49.0% | 38.2% | 59.2% | 69.3% | 69.8% | 37.0% |
YUM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Yum! Brands, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.4x, which is highly leveraged (9% below the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $11.2B ($11.9B total debt minus $709M cash). Interest coverage of 5.2x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.35 | 4.35 | 4.77 | 4.87 | 5.43 | 5.27 | 7.06 | 5.52 | 4.14 | 3.25 | 4.58 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.09 | 4.09 | 4.53 | 4.66 | 5.27 | 5.05 | 6.62 | 5.22 | 4.02 | 2.75 | 4.22 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 6.83 | 8.15 | 8.74 | 10.71 | 7.89 | 9.53 | 9.53 | 10.38 | 11.63 | 10.74 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.15 | 5.15 | 4.89 | 4.54 | 4.15 | 4.08 | 2.88 | 3.83 | 5.07 | 6.11 | 5.42 |
YUM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.35x means Yum! Brands, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has improved from 1.26x to 1.35x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.47 | 1.26 | 0.97 | 1.08 | 1.01 | 0.99 | 0.93 | 1.66 | 1.08 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.47 | 1.26 | 0.97 | 1.08 | 1.01 | 0.99 | 0.93 | 1.65 | 1.06 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.56 | 0.40 | 0.22 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.39 | 0.22 | 1.01 | 0.51 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.00 | 1.12 | 1.14 | 1.17 | 1.10 | 0.97 | 1.07 | 1.38 | 1.11 | 1.16 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 245.46 | 99.73 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 37.37 | 40.13 | 39.05 | 36.28 | 35.81 | 36.75 | 40.63 | 38.31 | 35.71 | 23.77 |
YUM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Yum! Brands, Inc. returns 3.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.9% dividend yield and 1.3% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 50.6% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 3.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 50.6% | 50.6% | 50.6% | 42.5% | 49.0% | 37.6% | 62.6% | 39.5% | 30.0% | 31.0% | 45.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| FCF Yield | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.6% | 7.9% | 6.8% | 21.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 4.2% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 24.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $278M | $285M | $285M | $290M | $302M | $307M | $313M | $329M | $355M | $400M |
Peer Comparison
Compare YUM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 YUMYou | $42B | 27.3 | 19.5 | 25.6 | 46.2% | 30.8% | — | 48.1% | 4.4 |
 MCD | $198B | 23.3 | 17.3 | 27.5 | 57.4% | 46.1% | — | 18.7% | 3.8 |
 QSR | $25B | 31.3 | 17.0 | 17.6 | 41.1% | 23.7% | 15.5% | 8.2% | 7.1 |
 WEN | $1B | 8.0 | 10.2 | 5.3 | 26.9% | 15.3% | 87.6% | 6.3% | 8.2 |
 JACK | $244M | -3.0 | 82.4 | 3.3 | 28.7% | -1.2% | — | -0.6% | 77.6 |
 PZZA | $1B | 40.5 | 12.4 | 19.6 | 28.9% | 4.3% | — | 11.7% | 6.0 |
 CMG | $42B | 28.5 | 21.8 | 29.2 | 25.4% | 16.9% | 47.4% | 15.3% | 4.1 |
 SBUX | $115B | 61.7 | 26.2 | 47.0 | 24.2% | 9.6% | — | 17.7% | 5.1 |
 DPZ | $11B | 17.8 | 14.6 | 15.6 | 40.0% | 19.3% | — | 73.5% | 5.0 |
 DNUT | $626M | -1.2 | 20.2 | — | 14.1% | -2.2% | -56.0% | -1.1% | 13.7 |
 FAT | $3M | -0.0 | — | — | 25.4% | -8.8% | — | -3.8% | — |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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YUM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying YUM stock.
What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 27.3x. The historical average is 17.7x. This places it at the 93th percentile of its historical range.
What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 19.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.0x.
Is YUM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Yum! Brands, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 27.3x. This is at the 93th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.87% with a payout ratio of 50.6%.
What are Yum! Brands, Inc.'s profit margins?
Yum! Brands, Inc. has 46.2% gross margin and 30.8% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Yum! Brands, Inc. have?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.