(YUMC) Yum China Holdings - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: China • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US98850P1093

YUMC: Fried Chicken, Pizza, Tacos, Coffee, Hot Pot, Chinese Dishes

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) is a leading restaurant company in China, operating a diverse portfolio of brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Lavazza, Little Sheep, and Huang Ji Huang. The company also operates V-Gold Mall, a mobile e-commerce platform, and provides online food delivery services. With a strong foothold in China, Yum China has established a significant presence in the quick-service and casual dining sectors, leveraging its extensive network of over 10,000 restaurants across the country. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

From a technical perspective, Yum Chinas stock is currently trading below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, with the last price of $41.70 falling under the SMA 20 ($48.03) and SMA 50 ($48.82). However, it remains above the SMA 200 ($42.89), indicating potential support at higher time frames. The Average True Range (ATR) of 1.92 suggests moderate volatility. On the fundamental side, the company boasts a market capitalization of $16.614 billion, with a trailing P/E of 19.05 and a forward P/E of 17.18, indicating expectations of future earnings growth. The price-to-book ratio of 2.90 and price-to-sales ratio of 1.47 reflect its valuation relative to book value and revenue, while the return on equity (RoE) of 15.90% highlights its profitability.

3-Month Forecast: Based on the provided data, Yum Chinas stock may face near-term headwinds as it currently trades below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages, which could indicate weakened momentum. However, the SMA 200 provides a potential support level at $42.89. On the fundamental side, the companys valuation metrics suggest a stable outlook, though investors may remain cautious due to the premium valuation (P/B of 2.90). The forward P/E of 17.18 suggests optimism about future earnings, which could drive recovery if supported by strong quarterly results. Overall, the stock is likely to trade sideways with potential upside if it regains momentum above the SMA 50.

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YUMC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 16,487m
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Restaurants
GiC Sub-Industry Restaurants
IPO / Inception 2016-10-17

YUMC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 0.44
Fundamental 68.1
Dividend Rating 66.4
Rel. Strength 0.98
Analysts 4.64/5
Fair Price Momentum 41.16 USD
Fair Price DCF 39.61 USD

YUMC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.17%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.17%
Annual Growth 5y 21.67%
Payout Consistency 93.9%

YUMC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -61.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 70.1%
Growth Correlation 5y -45.1%
CAGR 5y -0.02%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.00
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.92
Alpha 5.36
Beta 0.559
Volatility 39.42%
Current Volume 3019.6k
Average Volume 20d 2523.4k
What is the price of YUMC stocks?
As of May 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 44.21 with a total of 3,019,623 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.09%, over one month by +0.61%, over three months by -9.90% and over the past year by +14.94%.
Is Yum China Holdings a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Yum China Holdings (NYSE:YUMC) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 68.08 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of YUMC as of May 2025 is 41.16. This means that YUMC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.9%.
Is YUMC a buy, sell or hold?
Yum China Holdings has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.64. Therefor, it is recommend to buy YUMC.
  • Strong Buy: 17
  • Buy: 7
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for YUMC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, YUMC Yum China Holdings will be worth about 46.3 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 44.21. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +4.73%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 59 33.5%
Analysts Target Price 59 33.5%
ValueRay Target Price 46.3 4.7%