(YUM) Yum! Brands - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9884981013

YUM: Chicken, Pizza, Burgers, Mexican Food, Sandwiches

Yum! Brands, Inc. is a global leader in the quick-service restaurant industry, operating a vast network of over 50,000 restaurants across more than 150 countries. The company’s business model is heavily franchised, with a focus on scalability and brand recognition. Its portfolio includes some of the most recognizable fast-food chains: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. This diversification allows Yum! to cater to a wide range of consumer preferences, from chicken and pizza to Mexican-inspired food and premium burgers.

Each of its brands holds a distinct market position. KFC, with its fried chicken expertise, is one of the largest chicken restaurant chains globally. Taco Bell has carved out a niche in affordable, Mexican-style fast food, appealing to a younger demographic. Pizza Hut remains a staple in the pizza category, while The Habit Burger Grill offers a premium, chargrilled burger experience. This multi-brand strategy not only reduces dependence on any single market but also allows for cross-leverage of operational expertise.

From a financial perspective, Yum! Brands operates with a market capitalization of approximately $40.19 billion, reflecting its scale and stability. The trailing P/E ratio of 26.87 indicates a premium valuation, likely due to its consistent cash flow and brand strength. The forward P/E of 22.03 suggests expectations of continued growth. The P/S ratio of 5.56 highlights the company’s ability to generate revenue relative to its market value, though investors should consider whether this multiple aligns with the industry average and the company’s growth prospects.

The company, originally known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc., rebranded as Yum! Brands, Inc. in 2002 to better reflect its portfolio of iconic brands. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Yum! has a long history dating back to its incorporation in 1997. Its strategic focus on franchising, digital transformation, and menu innovation positions it well in a competitive fast-food landscape. For investors, Yum! offers exposure to a diversified, global consumer discretionary business with a proven track record of generating cash flow.

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YUM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 41,512m
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Restaurants
GiC Sub-Industry Restaurants
IPO / Inception 1997-09-17

YUM Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 48.9%
Fundamental 38.7%
Dividend 44.7%
Rel. Strength Industry -13.4
Analysts 3.48/5
Fair Price Momentum 140.89 USD
Fair Price DCF 91.69 USD

YUM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.37%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.12%
Annual Growth 5y 7.35%
Payout Consistency 47.4%

YUM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -12.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -21.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 88.9%
CAGR 5y 9.21%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 1.16
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.44
Alpha -0.10
Beta 0.37
Volatility 18.38%
Current Volume 2104.6k
Average Volume 20d 2364.2k
What is the price of YUM stocks?
As of February 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 147.13 with a total of 2,104,609 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.33%, over one month by +17.05%, over three months by +10.32% and over the past year by +11.47%.
Is Yum! Brands a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) is currently (February 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 38.74 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of YUM as of February 2025 is 140.89. This means that YUM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -4.24%.
Is YUM a buy, sell or hold?
Yum! Brands has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.48. Therefor, it is recommend to hold YUM.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 21
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for YUM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, YUM Yum! Brands will be worth about 158.2 in February 2026. The stock is currently trading at 147.13. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +7.51%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 148.4 0.8%
Analysts Target Price 143.9 -2.2%
ValueRay Target Price 158.2 7.5%