Yum China Holdings (YUMC) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

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

Yum China Holdings

NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Restaurants

$41.35-0.01(<0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$14.39B

P/E

14.8x

P/S

1.2x

P/B

2.7x

Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises restaurants in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through two KFC, Pizza Hut, and All Other segments. It operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Lavazza, Little Sheep, and Huang Ji Huang concepts. The company also offers online food delivery services. Yum China Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 72/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (21/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (15/25).

Profitability17/25

Growth19/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags15/25

Cash & Earnings Quality21/25

Strengths

High ROEInterest easily coveredCash-backed earningsConsistent growth

Valuation vs. 5-year range

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

P/E · 14.8x5y range 14.3x – 51.6x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.2x5y range 1.1x – 2.7x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 2.7x5y range 2.1x – 3.9x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

Some Concerns

Cash Burn

Watch

FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $14.39B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

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

TTM Revenue: $12.44B
Q. Revenue: $3.14B
TTM EBITDA: $1.84B
TTM Op. Income: $1.38B
Q. Op. Income: $348.00M
TTM Net Income: $975.00M
Q. Net Income: $244.00M
EPS: $0.7
Shares Out.: $348.00M

$12.44B in TTM revenue grew 8.8% YoY, reaching $3.14B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $1.84B and TTM operating income of $1.38B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $975.00M 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: 77.1%
EBITDA Margin: 14.9%
Op. Margin: 11.1%
Net Margin: 7.8%

Op. margin of 11.1% is up 0.2% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 7.8% and gross margin of 77.1% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is up 2% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

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

P/E Ratio: 14.8x
P/S Ratio: 1.2x
P/B Ratio: 2.7x

At 14.8x P/E, the stock trades below typical market levels. P/S of 1.2x and P/B of 2.7x provide additional context. P/E sits below typical market levels while revenue is growing. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

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

Total Assets: $10.87B
Cash: $485.00M
Long-Term Debt: N/A
Book Value: $5.36B
D/E Ratio: N/A
Debt/EBITDA: 0.0

Cash Flow

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

Op. Cash Flow: $426.00M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $940.00M
FCF Margin: 7.6%
FCF / Net Income: 1.0

TTM FCF of $940.00M on $426.00M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.0x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.