(YUMC) Yum China Holdings - Overview

Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Restaurants | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 15.221m USD | Total Return: 2% in 12m

Fried Chicken, Pizza, Tacos, Coffee, Hot Pot
Total Rating 53
Safety 79
Buy Signal -0.09
Restaurants
Industry Rotation: -4.4
Market Cap: 15.2B
Avg Turnover: 67.0M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility30.7%
VaR 5th Pctl4.79%
VaR vs Median-5.49%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.04
Rel. Str. IBD17
Rel. Str. Peer Group47.3
Character TTM
Beta0.217
Beta Downside-0.009
Hurst Exponent0.500
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD51.43%
CAGR/Max DD-0.17
CAGR/Mean DD-0.37
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of YUMC over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-06": 0.42, "2021-09": 0.22, "2021-12": 0.03, "2022-03": 0.24, "2022-06": 0.2, "2022-09": 0.49, "2022-12": 0.13, "2023-03": 0.69, "2023-06": 0.47, "2023-09": 0.59, "2023-12": 0.25, "2024-03": 0.72, "2024-06": 0.55, "2024-09": 0.77, "2024-12": 0.3, "2025-03": 0.77, "2025-06": 0.58, "2025-09": 0.76, "2025-12": 0.4, "2026-03": 0.87,
EPS CAGR: 14.04%
EPS Trend: 97.4%
Last SUE: 0.42
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of YUMC over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-06: 2451, 2021-09: 2554, 2021-12: 2291, 2022-03: 2668, 2022-06: 2128, 2022-09: 2685, 2022-12: 2088, 2023-03: 2917, 2023-06: 2654, 2023-09: 2914, 2023-12: 2493, 2024-03: 2958, 2024-06: 2679, 2024-09: 3071, 2024-12: 2595, 2025-03: 2981, 2025-06: 2787, 2025-09: 3206, 2025-12: 2823, 2026-03: 3271,
Rev. CAGR: 4.78%
Rev. Trend: 97.0%
Last SUE: 0.64
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

Below Avwap Earnings

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: YUMC Yum China Holdings

Yum China Holdings, Inc. is the largest restaurant company in China, operating a diverse portfolio of quick-service and casual dining brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company manages a vast network of both company-owned and franchised locations, supplemented by proprietary online delivery platforms and specialty brands such as Lavazza and Little Sheep.

The company operates within the consumer discretionary sector, where business models prioritize high transaction volumes and supply chain integration to manage costs across geographically dispersed urban centers. Unlike its former parent company in the United States, Yum China holds exclusive rights to operate these global brands within the Chinese market, allowing for localized menu innovation and digital integration tailored to regional consumer preferences.

Investors can evaluate additional financial metrics and historical performance data on ValueRay to further their analysis. The company remains a primary indicator of Chinese middle-class spending patterns and the broader recovery of the domestic service economy.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • KFC store network expansion drives long-term revenue and market share growth
  • Digital ordering and delivery integration stabilizes margins amidst rising labor costs
  • Chinese consumer confidence levels directly impact same-store sales performance
  • Geopolitical tensions and local regulatory shifts influence foreign investor sentiment
  • Pizza Hut revitalization efforts determine overall corporate profitability and segment recovery
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 8.5
Net Income: 946.0m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.09 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 1.54 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 0.12% < 20% (prev 4.94%; Δ -4.82% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.14 > 3% & CFO 1.56b > Net Income 946.0m
Net Debt (2.75b) to EBITDA (1.86b): 1.48 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.01 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (354.0m) vs 12m ago -6.35% < -2%
Gross Margin: 17.23% > 18% (prev 16.94%; Δ 0.28% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 110.7% > 50% (prev 102.9%; Δ 7.75% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 127.8 > 6 (EBIT TTM 1.41b / Interest Expense TTM 11.0m)
Altman Z'' 2.62
A: 0.00 (Total Current Assets 2.32b - Total Current Liabilities 2.30b) / Total Assets 10.8b
B: 0.16 (Retained Earnings 1.79b / Total Assets 10.8b)
C: 0.13 (EBIT TTM 1.41b / Avg Total Assets 10.9b)
D: 1.15 (Book Value of Equity 5.43b / Total Liabilities 4.73b)
Altman-Z'' = 2.62 = A
Beneish M -3.54
DSRI: 0.32 (Receivables 103.0m/297.0m, Revenue 12.1b/11.3b)
GMI: 0.98 (GM 16.94% / 17.23%)
AQI: 1.03 (AQ_t 0.35 / AQ_t-1 0.34)
SGI: 1.07 (Revenue 12.1b / 11.3b)
TATA: -0.06 (NI 946.0m - CFO 1.56b) / TA 10.8b)
Beneish M = -3.54 (Cap -4..+1) = AAA
What is the price of YUMC shares?

As of June 06, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 42.88 with a total of 1,559,641 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.06%, over one month by -10.80%, over three months by -17.60% and over the past year by +2.00%.

Is YUMC a buy, sell or hold?

Yum China Holdings has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.61. Therefore, it is recommended to buy YUMC.

  • StrongBuy: 15
  • Buy: 7
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the YUMC price?
Analysts Target Price 61.7 43.9%
Yum China Holdings (YUMC) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 30 May 2026
Market Cap USD = 15.2b (15.2b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 17.2749
P/E Forward = 14.9925
P/S = 1.2593
P/B = 2.8754
P/EG = 1.144
Revenue TTM = 12.1b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.41b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.86b USD
Long Term Debt = 1.85b USD (estimated: total debt 1.87b - short term 20.0m)
Short Term Debt = 20.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.18b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 2.31b
Net Debt = 2.75b USD (calculated: Debt 4.18b - CCE 1.43b)
Enterprise Value = 18.0b USD (15.2b + Debt 4.18b - CCE 1.43b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 127.8 (Ebit TTM 1.41b / Interest Expense TTM 11.0m)
EV/FCF = 19.31x (Enterprise Value 18.0b / FCF TTM 931.0m)
FCF Yield = 5.18% (FCF TTM 931.0m / Enterprise Value 18.0b)
FCF Margin = 7.70% (FCF TTM 931.0m / Revenue TTM 12.1b)
Net Margin = 7.83% (Net Income TTM 946.0m / Revenue TTM 12.1b)
Gross Margin = 17.23% ((Revenue TTM 12.1b - Cost of Revenue TTM 10.0b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 18.80% (prev 14.49%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.66 (Enterprise Value 18.0b / Total Assets 10.8b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.26% (Interest Expense 11.0m / Debt 4.18b)
Taxrate = 26.74% (373.0m / 1.40b)
NOPAT = 1.03b (EBIT 1.41b * (1 - 26.74%))
Current Ratio = 1.01 (Total Current Assets 2.32b / Total Current Liabilities 2.30b)
Debt / Equity = 0.77 (Debt 4.18b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 5.43b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.48 (Net Debt 2.75b / EBITDA 1.86b)
Debt / FCF = 2.96 (Net Debt 2.75b / FCF TTM 931.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 5.57b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 8.66% (Net Income 946.0m / Total Assets 10.8b)
RoE = 16.97% (Net Income TTM 946.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 5.57b)
RoCE = 18.94% (EBIT 1.41b / Capital Employed (Equity 5.57b + L.T.Debt 1.85b))
RoIC = 12.96% (NOPAT 1.03b / Invested Capital 7.95b)
WACC = 5.34% (E(15.2b)/V(19.4b) * Re(6.75%) + D(4.18b)/V(19.4b) * Rd(0.26%) * (1-Tc(0.27)))
Discount Rate = 6.75% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -100.00 | Cagr: -6.82%
[DCF] Terminal Value 77.97% ; FCFF base≈869.0m ; Y1≈996.2m ; Y5≈1.47b
[DCF] Fair Price = 55.00 (EV 22.1b - Net Debt 2.75b = Equity 19.3b / Shares 351.0m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow 15.0% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: 97.40 | EPS CAGR: 14.04% | SUE: 0.42 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 96.98 | Revenue CAGR: 4.78% | SUE: 0.64 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.67 | Chg30d=+0.28% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=4
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=0.90 | Chg30d=+1.16% | Revisions=+0% | Analysts=4
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=2.92 | Chg30d=+0.63% | Revisions=+29% | GrowthEPS=+16.4% | GrowthRev=+7.8%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=3.26 | Chg30d=+0.47% | Revisions=+8% | GrowthEPS=+11.6% | GrowthRev=+5.8%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +29%