Yum! Brands (YUM) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Yum! Brands

NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Restaurants

$135.75-2.21(-0.02%)After hours

Market Cap

$37.37B

P/E

16.9x

P/S

4.3x

Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other products. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to Yum! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. Yum! Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

How this company scores

WeakMetricSide Score: 66/100

Grade capped at D — Negative equity — the balance sheet is insolvent. Strongest: Growth (23/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (8/25).

Profitability14/25

Growth23/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags8/25

Cash & Earnings Quality21/25

Strengths

Strong marginsRising earningsConsistent free cash flowProfit converts from growth

Grade capped at D

Negative equity — the balance sheet is insolvent.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 16.9x5y range 16.9x – 30.9x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 4.3x5y range 4.3x – 6.2x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $37.37B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $8.72B
Q. Revenue: $2.17B
TTM EBITDA: $2.94B
TTM Op. Income: $2.70B
Q. Op. Income: $655.00M
TTM Net Income: $2.22B
Q. Net Income: $853.00M
EPS: $3.1
Shares Out.: $275.00M

$8.72B in TTM revenue grew 10.3% YoY, reaching $2.17B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $2.94B and TTM operating income of $2.70B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $2.22B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 67.7%
EBITDA Margin: 33.0%
Op. Margin: 30.2%
Net Margin: 39.3%

Op. margin of 30.2% is down 2.0% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 39.3% and gross margin of 67.7% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 6% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 16.9x
P/S Ratio: 4.3x
P/B Ratio: N/A

At 16.9x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 4.3x and P/B of 0.0x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has fallen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $8.68B
Cash: $674.00M
Long-Term Debt: $9.46B
Book Value: $-7.11B
D/E Ratio: N/A
Debt/EBITDA: 13.2

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $507.00M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $1.68B
FCF Margin: 19.3%
FCF / Net Income: 0.8

TTM FCF of $1.68B on $507.00M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.8x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.